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James Ensor
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- James Ensor
- Pouilleux indisposé se chauffant (D. 89; T., E. 91); Le Vidangeur; and Pêcheur d'Ostende (D., T. 106, 118; E. 108; 123)
- three etchings on simili japon paper
- largest sheet (T. 106): 296 by 239mm 11 7/8 by 9 3/8 in
- smaller sheets (T. 91 and 118): 289 by 239mm 11 3/8 by 9 3/8 in
Three etchings, 1895-1900, the only or final states, T. 91 signed and dated in pencil, titled, countersigned in pencil verso, on simili japon; T. 106 an unsigned impression; T. 118 signed and dated in pencil, each on simili japon
Provenance
T. 118 ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
Condition
Pouilleux indisposé se chauffant (T. 91): With wide margins, in good condition, a small circular area of rubbing in the upper margin, rectangular tape stains at the upper sheet corners, three inconspicuous fox marks at the lower right sheet corner, unframed.
Le Vidangeur (T. 106): With wide margins, in good condition apart from two thin bands of pale adhesive staining at the upper sheet corners, unframed.
Pêcheur d'Ostende (T. 118): With wide margins, in good condition apart from two thin bands of very pale adhesive staining at the upper sheet corners, a few fox marks towards sheet edges, 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."