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Edvard Munch
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Edvard Munch
- Woman's Head (Woll 153; Schiefler 130)
- Image: 248 by 181mm; 9¾ by 7¼in
- Sheet: 315 by 262mm; 12½ by 10¼in
Woodcut, 1899, printed in brown and orange, a rare impression of Woll's second (final) state, signed in pencil, on fine japan paper, with wide margins, in good condition apart from slight mount-staining, some overall cockling to the sheet and minor creasing mostly at edges of sheet
Condition
In overall good condition. Due to the tissue thin japan paper the signature appears faint. Please note the description of the colours printed in the 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Woll records impressions printed in brown and red, and although it's possible that the red has faded to orange the intensity of the orange suggests that this impression was in fact printed in orange and brown.