French Fishermen by George Grosz

Here is an ink sketch from 1922 by George Grosz showing two French fishermen drawn to different scales. The 1920's is probably the most sought-after period in Grosz's work, and the drawing sold for more than twice its estimate.

George Grosz,  Französische Fischerleute (French Fishermen)

http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2012/impressionist-modern-art-day-sale-l12007#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.L12007.html+r.m=/en/ecat.lot.L12007.html/369/

George Grosz,  Französische Fischerleute (French Fishermen)

http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2012/impressionist-modern-art-day-sale-l12007#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.L12007.html+r.m=/en/ecat.lot.L12007.html/369/

Note:  My previous post on a Berlin Street Scene by George Grosz can be found here.

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