Lot 45
  • 45

JAMES ENSOR | La Mort Poursuivant le Troupeau des Humains (Delteil, Tavernier 104; Elesh 106)

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • James Ensor
  • La Mort Poursuivant le Troupeau des Humains (Delteil, Tavernier 104; Elesh 106)
  • plate: 238 by 182mm 9 3/8 by 7 1/8 in
  • sheet: 401 by 287mm 15 3/4 by 11 1/4 in
Drypoint and etching, 1896, Elesh's second state (of four), signed in pencil, dated, countersigned and titled verso, on simili-Japan paper, framed

Condition

With wide margins (unevenly trimmed), in generally good condition apart from a short horizontal tear in the right sheet edge at centre (measuring approx. 1.5cm), a few small associated creases, slight paper discoloration, damp-staining in the lower right corner and an occasional minuscule fox mark visible on close inspection, the verso with rubbing and linen tape along sheet edges, framed.
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