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Edvard Munch
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 GBP
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Description
- Edvard Munch
- Vampire II (Woll 41; Schiefler 34))
- Sheet: 385 by 555mm; 15 1/8 by 21 7/8 in
Lithograph printed in black over the woodcut printed in green, blue and ochre giving a clarity and vibrancy to the image, 1895-1902, a fine impression of Woll's third state of ten, signed in pencil, inscribed Til Holst Halvorsen vendligst Edv. Munch (To Holst Halvorsen friendliest Edv. Munch) on fine china paper, printed to the edges of the sheet, in good condition apart from occasional short carefully repaired tears at edges of sheet, two very small losses at top right corner outside image
Provenance
Ex coll. Harald Holst Halvorsen, Oslo Inscribed by Halvorsen verso:
Fått av Edv. Munch 17 Okt 41 med dedikasjon Harald Holst Halvorsen
(Received from Edv. Munch 17 October 41 with dedication Harald Holst Halvorsen)
Condition
In generally very good condition. There is a skillfully repaired tear measuring approximately 30mm at top right edge of sheet. There is a soft diagonal crease to the image at lower left which is only visible in a raking light. Further to the mentioned two very small losses in the margin at the top right of sheet there appears to be some minor retouching within the black printed area
"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."