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James Ensor
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- James Ensor
- Crânes et Masques (D., T., E. 29)
- etching
- plate: 100 by 140mm 4 by 5 1/2 in
- sheet: 205 by 299mm 8 1/8 by 11 7/8 in
Etching, 1888, the second (final) state, on laid Japan paper
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition, a couple of small areas of discoloration at the upper sheet edge associated with previous hinging, a few scattered, minute fox marks (two in the right of the image), a couple of small areas of thinning in the upper part of the image, a tiny indentation in the lower margin and a further indentation in the extreme lower sheet edge, a tiny brown stain at lower centre verso (faintly visible recto), unframed. (Unobtrusive horizontal printer's creases at the upper sheet edge and diagonal creases at the lower right corner and at the right sheet edge verso).
"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."