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James Ensor
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- James Ensor
- Les Péchés capitaux dominés par la mort (D.,T. 126; E. 131)
- etching
- plate: 90 by 140mm 3 1/2 by 5 1/2 in
- sheet: 173 by 266mm 6 3/4 by 10 1/2 in
Etching, 1904, signed in pencil, titled, inscribed 'Pour Paul Van der Borghh sept ques pèchés capitaux a les lui souhaite en rèduction(?)', countersigned in pencil verso, on simili japon, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition, rubbing along the sheet edges verso, some pale discoloration along the lower and right sheet edges verso, an old adhesive stain at the centre of the upper margin verso (only faintly apparent recto), an inconspicuous crease across the tip of the upper right sheet corner, 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."