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James Ensor
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- James Ensor
- Auto-Da-Fé (D. 85; T., E. 87); and Les Adieux de Napoléon (D., T. 111; E. 114)
- etching on paper
- first sheet (T. 87): 113 by 150mm 4 3/8 by 6in
- second sheet (T. 111): 236 by 289mm 9 1/4 by 11 3/8 in
Etching, 1893, signed and dated in pencil; with T. 111 etching and drypoint, 1897, the second (final) state, both on simili japon
Condition
Auto-Da-Fé (T. 87) with small margins, in good condition, remains of paper tape at upper sheet corners verso (one with associated skinning), a small rubbed area at centre verso, unframed.
Les Adieux de Napoléon (T. 111), with wide margins, in good condition, six areas of skinning at the sheet edges verso (from previous hinging), a few unobtrusive short scattered creases, a small stain at the right sheet edge and a very pale stain just outside the upper left plate 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."