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James Ensor
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- James Ensor
- La Madeleine (Delteil, Tavernier 9; Elesh 10)
- etching and drypoint on paper
- plate: 278 by 188mm 11 by 7 3/8 in
- sheet: 338 by 241mm 13 1/4 by 9 1/2 in
Drypoint, 1887, a rich, tonal impression of Tavernier's extremely rare second state (of four), before the addition of the signature at lower left, signed and dated in pencil, titled, also signed in brown crayon, on watermarked laid paper, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt); an unidentified collector's mark (not in Lugt)
Condition
With full margins, in good condition, narrow rectangular adhesive stains at the upper sheet corners recto and left sheet corners verso, framed.
"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."