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Edvard Munch
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edvard Munch
- Moonlight II (W. 202; Sch. 81b)
- Image: 463 by 470mm; 18¼ by 18½in
- Sheet: 616 by 616mm; 24¼ by 24¼in
Woodcut printed in black, brown and two shades of green, 1902, signed in pencil, (there is a further inscription probably by the artist Mondschein/ ??? in 3 Farben) on sturdy brown wove paper, with wide margins, in good condition apart from a horizontal scratch below the window at left with an associated minor surface loss, a small stain in upper left of image with associated spattered staining visble in margins, brown paper-tape along edges of sheet verso
Provenance
Ex coll. Harald Holst Halvorsen, Oslo, purchased from the artist on 30 March 1942, inscribed by Halvorsen
Kjøpt av Edv Munch 30 Mars 1942 Harald Holst Halvorsen
(Bought from Edv. Munch 30 Mars 1942)
Private collection, Norway
Condition
Generally in good condition. The mentioned scratch measures approxiamately 140mm. Slight defects along edges of sheet. Slight soiling and remains of two paper -tape labels 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."