- 27
James Ensor
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- James Ensor
- Rue du bon secours à Bruxelles; Maison du boulevard Anspach; Le Réverbère; Hôtel de ville d'Audenaerde (D., T., E. 17; 20; 21; 28)
- etching
- largest sheet (T. 17): 300 by 235mm 11 3/4 by 9 1/4 in
- smallest sheet (T. 28): 224 by 158mm 8 3/4 by 6 1/4 in
Four etchings, 1887-8, T. 17 signed and dated in pencil, titled, countersigned in pencil verso; with T. 20 Tavernier's second state (of three), signed and dated in pencil, titled, countersigned in pencil verso; and T. 22 the second (final) state; and T. 28 the second state (of three), signed in pencil; all on Japan papers, T. 28 framed
Provenance
T. 17, 20, 28 ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
Condition
Hotel de ville d'Audenaerde (T. 28) with margins, in good condition apart from a crease in the upper right margin, yellow staining at upper sheet corners and in the lower margin from previous hinging, unframed.
Rue du bon secours à Bruxelles (T. 17) with wide margins, in good condition, inconspicuous soft horizontal creasing in the upper margins, adhesive staining in places along the upper sheet edge, a tiny nick at the upper sheet edge, unframed.
Maison du boulevard Anspach (D., Cr., T., E. 20) with margins, in good condition apart from remains of adhesive at upper sheet corners with remains of previous hinging at upper sheet corners verso, unframed.
Le Réverbère (T. 21) with wide margins, in good condition apart from traces of soiling in the margins, remains of adhesive at three corners verso with an area of skinning at the other corner, unframed.
"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."