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James Ensor
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- James Ensor
- La Vengeance de Hop-Frog (D., T. 112; E. 115)
- etching
- plate: 366 by 256mm 14 1/8 by 9 7/8 in
- sheet: 470 by 351mm 18 1/2 by 13 7/8 in
Etching with drypoint, 1898, a good impression of the second (final) state, signed and dated in pencil, titled, countersigned in pencil verso, on simili japon, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. G. Behaegel, Pittem (not in Lugt)
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition apart from minor rubbing around platemark and in lower margin, occasional pale foxmarks, two pin holes at right and left sheet edge at centre, soft unobtrusive creasing along upper sheet edge, remains of hinging at upper sheet edge and lower corners verso, associated rubbing and minor skinning long upper sheet edge, occasional soft rubbing elsewhere, 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."