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George Grosz (1893-1959)
Lot 1054

George Grosz (1893-1959)

Garantievorschlag des Reichverbandes der deutschen Industrie

Fermé17 November 2016

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George Grosz (1893-1959)
Garantievorschlag des Reichverbandes der deutschen Industrie
with Nachlass stamp (on the reverse)
pen and India ink on paper
20 x 25 5/8 in. (52.3 x 65 cm.)
Drawn in 1923

Estate of the artist.
Acquired from the above by the present owner.

Note du spécialiste

Ralph Jentsch has confirmed the authenticity of this work.

This drawing illustrates the power dynamics between France and Germany following World War I. Two German gentlemen bow and plead to a massive frog (a derogatory term for the French) that holds a bloody sword in its mouth. The figure on the left promises a written guarantee of good payment and the kneeling figure to his right begs for assistance in fighting the Communists.