Lot Essay
Ralph Jentsch has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MRS. RICHARD MORTIMER HAYS
The following two lots were acquired by Mortimer Hays, a distinguished New York based lawyer, who befriended Grosz when the artist emigrated to America in 1933. He wrote the introduction to Sydney Baron’s One Whirl which was illustrated by Grosz in 1944.
George Grosz (1893-1959)
New York Harbour
Details
George Grosz (1893-1959)
New York Harbour
signed, dated and titled 'Grosz 1934 Harbour' (lower left) and signed again 'Grosz' (lower right)
gouache, watercolor and pen and black ink on paper
Image size: 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm.)
Sheet size: 19 ½ x 15 ½ in. (49.6 x 39.3 cm.)
Executed in 1934
New York Harbour
signed, dated and titled 'Grosz 1934 Harbour' (lower left) and signed again 'Grosz' (lower right)
gouache, watercolor and pen and black ink on paper
Image size: 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm.)
Sheet size: 19 ½ x 15 ½ in. (49.6 x 39.3 cm.)
Executed in 1934
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the family of the present owner, 1934.
Sale room notice
Please note that Ralph Jentsch has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
Please note the amended title for this lot is New York Harbour.
Please note the amended title for this lot is New York Harbour.
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