Sale: 447 / Modern Art II, June 08. 2017 in Munich Lot 78

 

78
George Grosz
Textilstudie, 1939.
Charcoal drawing
Estimate:
€ 4,000 / $ 4,320
Sold:
€ 3,125 / $ 3,375

(incl. surcharge)
Textilstudie. 1939.
Charcoal drawing.
Lower right signed, dated and dedicated "To / Edward James / with my best wishes / for a merry x-mas 1940 / from / George". On creme laid paper. 64.2 x 48.3 cm (25.2 x 19 in), size of sheet.

Owed to the detailled and close perspective, as well as the interesting provencance, this surreal composition is a particularly remarkable work.
With a photo confirmation issued by Mr Ralph Jentsch on 7 November, 2016. The work will be included into the forthcoming catalog raisonné of works on paper.

PROVENANCE: From the artist's estate, Douglaston, Long Island (NY), 1939.
Collection Edward James (as Christmas present from the artist in 1940).
The Edward James Foundation, West Dean, West Sussex.




78
George Grosz
Textilstudie, 1939.
Charcoal drawing
Estimate:
€ 4,000 / $ 4,320
Sold:
€ 3,125 / $ 3,375

(incl. surcharge)