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James Ensor — Les Vieux Polissons (Delteil, Tavernier 101; Elesh 104)
James Ensor

Les Vieux Polissons (Delteil, Tavernier 101; Elesh 104)

James Ensor's 'Les Vieux Polissons' (The Old Rascals), a darkly humorous work reflecting the artist's satirical approach. Ensor uses grotesque imagery to comment on society and human nature.

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March 10, 2022

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Lot 32

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James Ensor, Les Vieux Polissons (Delteil, Tavernier 101; Elesh 104)

James Ensor's 'Les Vieux Polissons' (The Old Rascals), a darkly humorous work reflecting the artist's satirical approach. Ensor uses grotesque imagery to comment on society and human nature.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Belgian Art, Grotesque, Social Commentary, James Ensor, Expressionist, Satirical

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Collected by

Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art, Sebastián Naranjo