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James Ensor
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- James Ensor
- Le Meuble hanté; and La Crypte (D., T., E. 22, 26)
- etching
- first sheet: 200 by 143mm 7 7/8 by 5 5/8 in
- second sheet: 290 by 240mm 11 3/8 by 9 1/2 in
Etching, 1888, the third (final) state, signed and dated in pencil, titled, countersigned in pencil verso; with T. 26 drypoint, 1888, printing with touches of burr and delicate plate tone, signed and dated in pencil, titled, countersigned in pencil verso, both on simili japon
Provenance
T. 22 ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
Condition
Le Meuble hanté (T. 22): With margins, in good condition apart from rubbing and minor surface soiling at the upper sheet corners and a further trace of soiling at the left sheet edge, a pale fox mark in the left margin, tape remains at the upper and lower sheet edges verso (the upper edge with an associated skinned area), unframed.
La Crypte (T. 26): With wide margins, in good condition, two inconspicuous diagonal creases in the centre of the image, a sticker at the lower corner of the sheet and another verso, two narrow areas of discoloration at the extreme upper sheet edge associated with previous hinging, two minute grey stains in the lower margin, occasional traces of minor surface soiling and minute fox marks, 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."