James Ensor

Three etchings, 1888, T. 39 the first state (of two), signed and dated in pencil, on oriental laid paper; T. 40 the second (final) state, signed in pencil, on simili japon; T. 45 the third (final) state, signed and dated in pencil, titled, countersigned in pencil verso, on simili japon

Ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)

Vue du Port d'Ostende (T. 39): With wide margins, in good condition apart from areas of discoloration with associated tiny losses and creases at the extreme upper sheet edge due to previous hinging, a pale, minute fox mark in the image at lower left, unframed. Vue d'Ostende à l'Est (T. 40): With wide margins, in good condition, two tiny areas of discoloration at the extreme upper edge due to previous hinging, previous hinging remains at the upper sheet corners verso, unframed. Le Grand Bassin d'Ostende (T. 45): With wide margins, in good condition apart from areas of discoloration in the upper margin and at the extreme upper edge with associated small spots of thinning and rubbing (due to previous hinging), occasional soft handling creases, tiny traces of blue biro at the lower right of the sheet, unframed. (A short printer's crease in the image in the sky at centre).
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