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Edvard Munch
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Edvard Munch
- Tête-a-tête (W. 9; S. 12)
- Signed Edvard Munch 1 lower right and dated 1894 lower left
- Etching, drypoint and aquatint
- plate: 224 by 331 mm 8 3/4 by 13 in
- sheet: 323 by 446 mm 12 3/4 by 17 1/2 in
Drypoint and etching with plate tone, 1894, signed in pencil, inscribed 'I', possibly dated by the artist, on laid paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with wide margins. Unevenly trimmed at sides. Imperfections in the paper and minor printers creases in the margins, likely inherent to the media. A small puncture. A small circular inconsistency in the paper at center right margin (possibly a repair). Minor surface dirt and upper and lower sheet edges. The verso in good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Woll notes that this etching is in reverse of a painting of the same subject, dated 1885. The model for the figure at left was Karl Jensen-Hjell, a Norwegian painter. The horizontal swirls of smoke are areas of the plate not inked and serve as a compositional device to connect the two figures as well as a hypnotic effect for the female figure and the viewer.