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James Ensor
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- James Ensor
- Coquillages
- signé ENSOR (en bas à droite); dédicacé (au dos)
- huile sur toile
- 52,5 x 59,6 cm ; 20 3/4 x 23 1/2 in.
Provenance
Ernestine Mollet, Ostende, Belgique
Peuquaet, Ostende, Belgique
Vente : Sotheby's, Londres, 1er juillet 1998, lot 263
Galerie Michael Haas, Berlin
Acquis auprès du précèdent par le propriétaire actuel en 2008.
Peuquaet, Ostende, Belgique
Vente : Sotheby's, Londres, 1er juillet 1998, lot 263
Galerie Michael Haas, Berlin
Acquis auprès du précèdent par le propriétaire actuel en 2008.
Literature
Xavier Tricot, James Ensor, catalogue raisonné of the Paintings, Londres, 1992, vol. II, no. 727, reproduit p. 632
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is frame rubbing along the all four edges and a few very fine lines of craquelure on the more thickly applied pigment. There is some fine lines of paint shrinkage to the pink pigment. There is no evidence of retouching under UV light. This work is in overall very good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
signed 'ENSOR' (lower right); dedicated (on the reverse); oil on canvas. Painted in 1937.
Pour Melle Ernestine Mollet
Parce qu'elle aime les couleurs
Vermeilles des coquilles
Leurs formes étranges et belles
Leurs chants agréables à l'oreille.
James Ensor
Vive Ostende, notre ville aimée
Pour Melle Ernestine Mollet
Parce qu'elle aime les couleurs
Vermeilles des coquilles
Leurs formes étranges et belles
Leurs chants agréables à l'oreille.
James Ensor
Vive Ostende, notre ville aimée
Dédicace (lisible au dos de l'œuvre) de James Ensor à Ernestine Mollet, sa femme de chambre de 1897 jusqu'à sa mort