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Edvard Munch
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Edvard Munch
- Woman Bathing (Sch. 128; W. 151)
- Woodcut with handcolouring in blue and green.
- Image: 427 by 516mm; 16 7/8 by 20 3/8 in
- Sheet: 621 by 934mm; 24½ by 36 3/4 in
An extremely rare woodcut printed in black, green and blue with traces of red crayon in upper figure, 1899, signed in pencil, inscribed Handgedruckt, on beige wove paper
Condition
With wide margins, the image in good condition, margins previously folded under (circa 15cm at left, 21cm at right and 6,5cm at lower edge of sheet), creases in margins, a vertical tear in upper margin (circa 5,7cm, just outside the image), a diagonal crease (measuring from upper margin across the image, circa 51cm), mainly visible verso, two printer's creases in the rocks and shore, mainly visible verso (measuring circa 18,5cm and 7cm), other short tears and minor defects along edges of sheet consistent with an artist's proof of this size, unframed.
"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."