Lot 41
  • 41

James Ensor

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • James Ensor
  • Estacade; Vue de Nieuport; and Bateaux à vapeur (D., T., E. 14, 30, 64)
  • drypoint and etching
  • smallest sheet (T. 14): 207 by 304mm 8 by 11 5/8 in
  • largest sheet (T. 64): 289 by 386mm 11 1/8 by 15in
One drypoint and two etchings, 1887-9, T. 14 the second state (of three), on laid simili japon; T. 30 the second (final) state, signed and dated in pencil, titled, countersigned verso, on simili japon; T. 64 the third (final) state, signed in pencil, on wove paper

Condition

L'Estacade à Ostende (T. 14): with wide margins, in good condition, occasional pale fox marks, unframed. (A vertical printer's crease extending through right margin and further diagonal printer's creases in upper margin). Le Chenal à Nieuport (T. 30): with wide margins, in good condition apart from a soft diagonal crease in lower left margin, staining at upper corners from previous hinging, unframed. Bateaux à Vapeur (T. 64): with wide margins, in good condition apart from staining at upper sheet edges from previous hinging, the occasional minute pale unobtrusive brown spot in the margin or verso, pale light-staining at sheet edges, 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."