05-21-201005-22-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2507Boston
May 21, 2010 12:00 PMCalender
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George Ehrenfried Grosz (German/American, 1893-1959) Acrobatentänzer

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$5,036$4,250
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2507Location: BostonDate / Time: May 21, 2010 12:00PM

Description:

George Ehrenfried Grosz (German/American, 1893-1959)

Acrobatentänzer, 1915
Unsigned, with stamp from the George Grosz Nachlass on the reverse, inscribed "TR
1479.186" in pencil l.r. and "LyNr 1248" in pencil on the reverse, identified on a partial label from Retina Gallery, Inc., Boston, on the backing.
Ink on laid paper, sheet size 11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in. (28.9 x 22.5 cm),unframed.
Condition: Subtle handling creases, tape hinged to backing mat.

Provenance: Estate of Eleanor Kanegis Levin, East Gloucester, Massachusetts.

N.B. We wish to thank Ralph Jentsch who kindly confirmed the authenticity of the lot and assisted with its cataloging. The work is registered as no. 3-40-4 with the George Grosz Estate, and will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonne of the artist.
Estimate $3,000-4,000

Keywords

George Ehrenfried, Retina Gallery Inc., Massachusetts, Gloucester, Eleanor Kanegis Levin, Ralph Jentsch