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James Ensor
(Belgian, 1860-1949)
Still Life; with Figure Studies (A Double-Sided Work), 1882
Estimate: $4,000-$6,000
Sold
$4,500
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part III
Location
Philadelphia
Size
sight: 8 x 10 1/2 in. (20.3 x 26.7cm)
Description
James Ensor
(Belgian, 1860-1949)
Still Life; with Figure Studies (A Double-Sided Work), 1882
charcoal on paper
signed Ensor and dated (lower center right)
sight: 8 x 10 1/2 in. (20.3 x 26.7cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 13 x 16 x 1 in.The work was not examined out of its frame. The double sided drawing is in good condition. The paper is toned and has a tiny, approx. 1/4 in. tear at the top right corner. On verso there appears to be a repair to the paper in this area and the verso also shows some lighter areas of the paper around the edges and at the corners. There are scattered small fox marks, for instance on recto at center left below the left-most bottle, at top left near the top edge and a few scattered on verso. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed Ensor and dated (lower center right)
Provenance
We wish to thank Mr. Xavier Tricot for kindly confirming the authenticity of the present lot. Provenance:Christie's East, New York, sale of November 7, 1995, lot 51.Acquired directly from the above sale.