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James Ensor
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- James Ensor
- Squelettes voulant se chauffer; and Le Roi Peste (D., T. 98, 100; E. 100, 102)
- etching and drypoint
- first sheet: 238 by 162mm 9 3/8 by 6 3/8 in
- second sheet: 241 by 291mm 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 in
Etching and drypoint, 1895, the second (final) state; with T. 100 etching, 1895, signed and dated in pencil, titled, countersigned in pencil verso, both on simili japon
Provenance
T. 98 ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
Condition
Squelettes voulant se chauffer (T. 98): With wide margins, in good condition apart from small areas of discoloration and minor rubbing at the upper sheet edge associated with previous hinging, unframed.
Le Roi Peste (T. 100): With wide margins, in good condition apart from small areas of discoloration and minor rubbing at the upper sheet edge associated with previous hinging, occasional lightly rubbed areas elsewhere, a sticker at the lower right corner of the sheet and another sticker on the verso, short diagonal creases at the extreme left corners of the sheet, 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."