George Grosz German 1893–1959 Nude with Mustard Seed Necklace, 1916 Signature stamp "Grosz" l.r. and dated"'16" l.l. Conté crayon 15 1/2 x 11 in. sight 39.4 x 27.9 cm sight Property of Joan and Arthur Bugs Baer, Madison, Connecticut Provenance: George Grosz 1893-1959: A Selection of Fifty Early Drawings from 1910 to 1920 (catalogue cover title: Grosz: Exhibition February 5 - March 2, 1968)
To the current owner Provenance: A copy of a letter to the current owner from Ralph Jentsch dated April 21, 1999, reads in part as follows: Thank you for your letter with all the information of the fine drawing by George Grosz in your collection and the photograph.
An image of the letter is online here. A copy of the letter accompanies the lot. The owner has promised to give the original letter to the new owner. Good condition, good appearance, not examined out of frame

Good condition, good appearance, not examined out of frame