George Grosz (1893-1959)
The Bum"s Rush for Allah
1941
reed pen, ink and gouache on paper
22½ h × 19 w in (57 × 48 cm)
Titled and inscribed to lower edge ‘To Ben Hecht 1001 Afternoon 4"/8 b.m. The Bum"s Rush for Allah". Estate stamp to verso. This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of works on paper in preparation by Ralph Jentsch, Managing Director of the George Grosz Estate and is sold with photo-certificate.
Work is in good condition and is hinged to mat along upper edge verso. Pinholes to each corner, faint toning, occasional handling marks throughout. Points of discoloration to extreme edges and minor crease to upper left corner. Overall, work presents well. Framed behind acrylic measuring 29 x 24 inches.
Titled and inscribed to lower edge ‘To Ben Hecht 1001 Afternoon 4"/8 b.m. The Bum"s Rush for Allah". Estate stamp to verso. This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of works on paper in preparation by Ralph Jentsch, Managing Director of the George Grosz Estate and is sold with photo-certificate.