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James Ensor
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- James Ensor
- La rencontre
- Signed Ensor and dated 1912 (lower left); signed and titled (on the reverse)
Oil on canvas
- 18 1/4 by 25 3/4 in.
- 46.3 by 65.4 cm
Provenance
Acquired by the family of the present owner in Europe circa 1955
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
Canvas is not lined. Canvas buckling slightly at upper and lower left corners; slightly loose overall. Surface retains a rich impasto. Visible cracks in thickest areas of green pigment, notably in the female figure's green vest at the lower right and in the female figure's red clothing at the lower left of the canvas. Under UV light: Areas of exposed canvas fluoresce throughout composition, as do the thickest red and green pigments. One small stroke of inpainting apparent along right edge, several inches above the lower right corner. Otherwise work is fine; overall work is in very good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.