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Lot 113
  • 113

Edvard Munch

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Edvard Munch
  • The Lion Tamer (Sch. 456; W. 598)
  • signed l.r: Edv Munch
    Edition 56
  • lithograph
  • Image: 495 by 663mm; 19 1/2 by 26 1/8 in
  • Sheet: 561 by 736mm; 29 by 22 1/8 in
Lithograph, 1916, a strong impression of state A (from A-D), signed in pencil, from the approximate edition of 50, printed by Nielsen, on smooth wove paper

Condition

With margins, please note that part of the lower margin with Nielsen's numbering (No. 34 10/12-16 Nielsen) has been cut off and been attached to back of frame, a horizontal backed tear in upper margin (circa 10,5cm) and another vertical backed tear (2.7cm), a horizontal broken crease along upper margin (23cm), a horizontal backed tear in lower right margin (1.5cm), occasional creasing in margins, very pale light-staining and pale discoloration along extreme outer edges of sheet, remains of blue pencil along outer edges where sheet has been trimmed, uneven backboard staining, 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.
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