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James Ensor
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- James Ensor
- Les Patineurs (D., T., E. 65)
- etching
- plate: 179 by 241mm 7 by 9 1/2 in
- sheet: 340 by 490mm 13 3/8 by 19 1/4 in
Etching, 1889, the second (final) state, on Van Gelder Zonen laid paper, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
Condition
With full margins, in good condition apart from a 5mm tear in the lower sheet edge at centre, four areas of discoloration in the margins associated with previous hinging and a few further small areas of discoloration at the extreme upper sheet edge (one with a hinge remnant at upper right), a few soft handling creases, occasional minute fox marks, a diagonal crease at the lower left corner of the sheet, 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."