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James Ensor
Estimate
75,000 - 85,000 GBP
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Description
- James Ensor
- Coquilles, croupes et mollusques
- signed Ensor (lower right); signed on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 60 by 50cm., 23 5/8 by 19 5/8 in.
Provenance
Maurice Dupuis, Ghent (sale: Sint-Pietersabdij, Ghent, 4th October 1960, lot 434)
Galerie Robert Finck, Brussels
Petrelli Collection, Italy
Private Collection, Italy
Galerie Robert Finck, Brussels
Petrelli Collection, Italy
Private Collection, Italy
Exhibited
Galerie Georges Giroux, Brussels, Hommage à James Ensor, 1945, no. 134
Brussels, Galerie Georges Giroux, 1945 (possibly)
Ostend, Galerie Studio, no. 6 (titled as Coquilles - Groupes et Mollusques) (possibly)
Ostend, Galerie Studio, 75e Salon, 1946, no. 6 (possibly)
Ostend, Galerie Studio, 78e Salon, 1947, no. 7 (possibly)
Ostend, Galerie Studio, 79e Salon, 1947, no. 4 (possibly)
Brussels, Galerie Robert Finck, Exposition de peinture moderne belge, 1961, no. 4 (titled as Sabbat et coquillages)
Brussels, Galerie Georges Giroux, 1945 (possibly)
Ostend, Galerie Studio, no. 6 (titled as Coquilles - Groupes et Mollusques) (possibly)
Ostend, Galerie Studio, 75e Salon, 1946, no. 6 (possibly)
Ostend, Galerie Studio, 78e Salon, 1947, no. 7 (possibly)
Ostend, Galerie Studio, 79e Salon, 1947, no. 4 (possibly)
Brussels, Galerie Robert Finck, Exposition de peinture moderne belge, 1961, no. 4 (titled as Sabbat et coquillages)
Literature
Xavier Tricot, James Ensor, Catalogue raisonné of the paintings, 1902-1941, Ostfildern, 1992, vol. II, no. 739, illustrated p. 619
Xavier Tricot, James Ensor, Catalogue raisonné of the paintings, Ostfildern, 2009, no. 756, illustrated in colour p. 404
Xavier Tricot, James Ensor, Catalogue raisonné of the paintings, Ostfildern, 2009, no. 756, illustrated in colour p. 404
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals a thin horizontal line of re-touching towards the upper centre (approx. 8cm. long) with some associated pigment loss. There is a small spot of retouching below the mask at the upper left and two further tiny spots to the lower right edge. There is some gentle canvas undulation at the upper centre due to the application of a label (Galerie Motte) on the reverse. There is a slightly yellowed varnish across the composition and this work could benefit from a light clean. This work is in overall 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."