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Edvard Munch
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Edvard Munch
- Madonna (W. 39; S. 33)
- Lithograph
- image: 602 by 443mm 23¾ by 17½in
- sheet: 626 by 466mm 24 5/8 by 18 3/8 in
Lithograph, 1895-1902, a very rich, fine impression of Woll's first state (of five), on fine wove paper mounted on thin card, framed
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the family of the present owner in the late 1920s
Condition
With margins (unevenly cut), in good condition apart from the sheet slightly toned overall, a horizontal crease in the lower sheet at the subject's hips, a small loss at lower right tip of sheet, the sheet edges with a short tear (at upper left) and a minute tear (at bottom centre), skinning at edges of support sheet verso, other minor imperfections, some corrected printing defects in the black and traces of an inscription in pencil in the lower right margin, framed.
"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."