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James Ensor
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- James Ensor
- Prise d'une ville étrange; and L'Ange Exterminateur (D., T., E. 33, 77)
- etching
- first sheet (T. 33): 362 by 479mm 14 1/4 by 18 7/8 in
- second sheet (T. 77): 205 by 270mm 8 1/8 by 10 5/8 in
Etching and drypoint, 1889, the fourth (final) state, signed and dated in pencil, titled, on simili japon; with T. 77 etching, 1889, on oriental laid paper, framed
Provenance
T. 33 ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
Condition
Prise d'une ville étrange (T. 33): With wide margins, in good condition, two small areas of discoloration at the upper sheet corners due to previous hinging, areas of rubbing at the sheet edges and verso, a pale band of discoloration around the sheet edges verso, framed. (A printer's crease extending diagonally across the sheet, mainly visible verso, and further printer's creases elsewhere.) (Ink residue in the lower margin.)
L'Ange Exterminateur (T. 77): With wide margins, in good condition, a couple of very pale mottled fox marks in the image, some slight rippling at the upper corners associated with previous hinging (hinge remnants in these areas 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."