American & 20th-21st Century International Art

October 05, 2017

LOT 78

Lot 78

George Deem (1932-2008)

George Deem (1932-2008)
Lot 78 Details
George Deem (1932-2008), American

MY GRÜNEWALD

Mixed-media, pen and ink and watercolour on buff wove paper; signed and titled in pencil verso. Unframed.
Sheet 18 x 22 ins — 45.7 x 55.9 cms

Estimate $200-$400

Realised: $120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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George Deem (1932-2008)
  • George Deem (1932-2008)
  • George Deem (1932-2008)
Provenance:

From the Collection of Erica Rutherford, P.E.I.

Note:

Best known for his appropriations of famous works, here Deem has manipulated a chalk drawing by Matthias Grünewald. Deem emulates the chalk highlights of Grünewald’s Crying Head (ca. 1520, Museum of Prints and Drawings, Berlin, Germany) with gouache and superimposes scores of aggressive red marks to the image.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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