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    2 - 3 November 2004

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    • JAMES ENSOR (1860-1949)
    Lot 69

    JAMES ENSOR (1860-1949)

    L'Envie, from Les Péchés capitaux (Elesh 130)

    Price realised

    USD 9,560

    Estimate

    USD 2,500 - USD 3,500

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    JAMES ENSOR (1860-1949)
    L'Envie, from Les Péchés capitaux (Elesh 130)
    etching with hand-coloring, 1904, on wove paper, the third (final) state, signed, titled and dated in green gouache, signed, titled and dated in green pencil again on the reverse, with wide margins, pale light-, mat and time staining, occasional minor surface soiling, old tape remains at the reverse of the upper margin corners, otherwise in good condition
    P. 3 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (98 x 148 mm.)
    S. 6¼ x 9 13/16 in. (158 x 249 mm.)

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