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James Ensor
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- James Ensor
- Chaloupes; Barques échouées (D., T., E. 44, 49); and Les petites barques (D. 87; T., E. 89)
- etching
- smallest sheet (T. 49): 235 by 291mm 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 in
- largest sheet (T. 44): 237 by 324mm 9 3/8 by 12 7/8 in
Three etchings, 1888-94, the final states, each signed and dated in pencil, each titled, T. 49 and T. 89 also countersigned in pencil verso, each on simili japon
Provenance
T. 44 ex coll. Dr. Fritz Trüssel, Berne (not in Lugt); G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
T. 89 ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
Condition
Les Chaloupes (T. 44): with wide margins, in good condition apart from pale paper discoloration at extreme sheet edges, occasional minor rubbing in the margin, verso with some staining and remains of hinging at upper sheet corners (horizontal printer's creases at sheet edges), unframed.
Les Barques echouées (T. 49): with wide margins, in good condition apart from a window of pale light-staining, occasional soft rubbing in the margins, unframed.
Les petite barques (T. 89): with wide margins, in good condition apart from staining from previous hinging at upper corners and some spots in the lower right corner, a pressure mark at lower left sheet edge, 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."