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James Ensor
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- James Ensor
- Petite vue de Mariakerke (première planche); Maisonnettes à Mariakerke; Le Moulin à Mariakerke (D., T., E. 16, 54, 71); Petite vue de Mariakerke (deuxième planche) (D., T. 117; E. 122)
- etching
- largest sheet (T. 54): 240 by 297mm 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 in
- smallest sheet (T. 16): 160 by 250mm 6 3/8 by 9 7/8 in
Four etchings, T. 16 with drypoint, 1887-1900, all only or final states, T. 16, 54 and 117 on simili japon, T. 71 on wove paper
Provenance
T. 54 ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
Condition
Petite vue de Mariakerke (première planche) (T. 16): With margins, in good condition, a pale mottled fox mark and another minute fox mark above the image, unframed. (A couple of printer's creases in the upper margin.)
Maisonnettes à Mariakerke (T. 54): With wide margins, in good condition apart from areas of discoloration and thinning in the upper margin due to previous hinging, unframed. (A small, inconspicuous printer's crease in the image at right.)
Le Moulin à Mariakerke (T. 71): With margins, in good condition apart from areas of discoloration in the margins and occasional handling creases, two tape stains at the upper sheet edge, remains of previous hinging at the upper sheet edge verso, unframed.
Petite vue de Mariakerke (deuxième planche) (T. 117): With wide margins, in good condition, a few small areas of discoloration in the upper margin and along the upper sheet edge verso, a skinned area at the lower sheet edge verso, previous hinge remnants at the left sheet corners verso, unframed. (Occasional printer's creases particularly in the upper part of the sheet.)
"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."