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James Ensor
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- James Ensor
- Le Botaniste Scandive Frise; Ernest Rousseau (D., T., E. 3, 11); and Portrait de Hector Denis (D., T. 82; E. 84)
- etching and drypoint
- smallest sheet (T. 82): 286 by 236mm 11 1/4 by 9 1/4 in
- largest sheet (T. 11): 469 by 356mm 18 1/2 by 14 1/8 in
Etching, 1886, the second (final) state, on laid simili japon; T. 11 drypoint, 1887, the third state (of four), signed in pencil and dated, titled, countersigned in pencil on the verso, on simili japon; T. 82 etching, 1890, the second (final) state, signed in pencil and dated, titled, countersigned in pencil on the verso, simili japon
Provenance
T. 3 and 11 ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
Condition
Vieillard (Portrait de Frise) (T. 3): with wide margins, in good condition apart from discoloration along upper sheet edge, the margins and verso with a few minor brown stains (some showing through in the image recto), unframed.
Portrait d'Ernest Rousseau (T. 11): with wide margins, in good condition apart from rectangular staining in the upper margin from previous hinges, masking tape along sheet edges verso, showing through faintly recto, unframed.
Portrait d'Hector Denis (T. 82): with wide margins, in good condition apart from rectangular stains in the upper corners from previous hinges, unframed.
"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."