George Grosz (1893-1959)
Portrait of Erich Cohn
signed and dated twice, inscribed and dedicated 'Grosz 1927 George Grosz DOUGLASTON 38 27 Chicago My friend Erich Cohn 1938' (on the reverse); dated again '1938' (on the stretcher)
oil on canvas
31 7/8 x 23 5/8 in. (81 x 60 cm.)
Painted in 1938
Provenance
Erich Cohn, New York (gift from the artist).
By descent from the above to the present owner.
Sale Room Notice
Ralph Jentsch has confirmed the authenticity of this painting.