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Edvard Munch
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edvard Munch
- Harpy (W., Sch. 4)
- drypoint
- plate: 546 by 433mm 21 1/2 by 17in
- sheet: 300 by 227mm 11 3/4 by 8 7/8 in
Drypoint, 1894, printing with burr, a good impression of the third state (of four), signed in pencil, also signed by the printer, Felsing, inscribed 'avant la lettre', on thick beige wove paper
Provenance
Ex coll. Harold Holst Halvorsen (not in Lugt)
Condition
With wide margins, in generally good condition apart from a diagonal touched-up surface disturbance in the Harpy's left wing above her head (approx. 12mm), with a vertical repaired tear in lower left sheet edge (approx. 35mm), a horizontal repaired tear at right sheet edge at centre (approx. 15mm), a minute loss in lower right sheet edge, a horizontal soft crease at left sheet edge at centre, a diagonal soft crease at upper left corner, pale mount-staining, occasional soft inconspicuous handling marks in margins, unframed.
(Pencil inscriptions in lower right corner recto and at lower sheet edge verso).
"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."