Vente aux enchères en direct 3737Impressionist and Modern Works on Paper Including Property from the John C. Whitehead Collection
George Grosz (1893-1959)
Lot 1151PROPERTY 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

Fermé15 May 2015

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USD 65,000

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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

Acquired from the artist by the family of the present owner, 1934.

Note du spécialiste

Ralph Jentsch has confirmed the authenticity of this work.