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James Ensor
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- James Ensor
- La Mort poursuivant le troupeau des humains (D., T. 104; E. 106)
- etching on paper
- plate: 240 by 182mm 9 1/4 by 7 1/4 in
- sheet: 486 by 337mm 19 1/8 by 13 1/4 in
Etching and drypoint, 1896, the second state (of three), on watermarked laid Holland paper, framed
Condition
With full margins, in good condition apart from a tiny tear at the left sheet edge, some scattered fox marks near sheet edges (not affecting the subject), pale paper discoloration, two areas of staining in the upper margin and two at the left sheet edge (from previous hinging), a small skinned area at the left sheet edge, two inconspicuous white fibrous accretions in the subject, 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."