James Ensor

Four etchings, 1888-1904, all final states, T. 27, 47 and 69 signed in pencil, T. 27 and 47 also dated, T. 47 also countersigned in pencil and titled verso, T. 129 an unsigned impression of the only state, on various papers

T. 27 and 69 ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)

Lisière du petit bois, Ostende (T. 27): with wide margins, in good condition, apart from remains of previous hinging at three corners verso and recto, unframed. Coup de Vent à la Lisière (T. 47): with wide margins, in good condition, apart from two minute tears at the lower right sheet and left sheet edge at centre, soft diagonal creasing at lower left corner, remains of previous hinging at upper corners, a couple further small spots in the margin, unframed. Le Pont du Bois, Ostende (T. 69): with wide margins, in good condition apart from uneven paper discoloration, occasional minute spots in the margin and verso, remains of previous hinging at upper corners, a minute area of skinning at left and right sheet edge, occasional soft rubbing verso, unframed. Plage de la Panne (T. 129): with wide margins, in good condition apart from some minor brown stains in the margin, unframed.
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