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James Ensor
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- James Ensor
- Musiciens fantastiques (D., T., E. 43)
- etching
- plate: 179 by 241mm 7 by 9 1/2 in
- sheet: 355 by 477mm 14 by 18 3/4 in
Etching, 1888, a fine impression of the first state (of two), printing with plate tone, signed and dated in pencil, titled, countersigned in pencil verso, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition, two thin areas of minor skinning at the upper sheet corners associated with previous hinging (the left corner with a hinge remnant in this area), soft, unobtrusive diagonal creases at the sheet corners, the occasional minute fox mark in the margins and verso, 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."