Lot 48
  • 48

James Ensor

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • James Ensor
  • Menu pour Ernest Rousseau; and Menu pour Charles Vos (D., T. 109, 110; E. 111, 112)
  • etching and drypoint
  • first sheet: 300 by 237mm 11 7/8 by 9 3/8 in
  • second sheet: 378 by 285mm 14 7/8 by 11 1/4 in
Etching and drypoint, 1896, the only state, printing with plate tone, on simili japon, framed; with T. 110 etching, 1896, the only state, on Vidalon laid paper 

Provenance

T. 110 ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)

Condition

Menu pour Ernest Rousseau (T. 109): With wide margins, in good condition apart from diagonal creases at three sheet corners, small areas of discoloration with associated small spots of thinning at the upper sheet edge (due to previous hinging), framed. Menu pour Charles Vos (T. 110): With wide margins, in good condition apart from four areas of discoloration in the upper margin with associated small spots of thinning (due to previous hinging), occasional soft handling creases, a few small spots of discoloration at the extreme right sheet edge, occasional minute fox marks verso, 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."