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Edvard Munch
Estimate
70,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Edvard Munch
- Young Couple in a Spruce Forest (Sch. 442; W. 540)
- Woodcut printed in yellow and green
- Image: 322 by 608mm; 12 5/8 by 24in
- Sheet: 439 by 628mm; 17 1/4 by 24 3/4 in
Woodcut printed in black and pink, 1915, Woll's fifth state (of six), without the diagonal line cited in Woll's third state, signed in pencil, inscribed To i skogen, on thin laid fibrous japan paper
Condition
With wide margins at top and bottom, in good condition apart from some slight diagonal creasing in the image visible in a raking light (characteristic of this fine paper), further slight creasing at corners, slight paper discoloration along extreme edges of sheet, tiny pinholes at upper tips of sheet, very slight staining associated with previous hinging upper left corner verso slightly visible recto, 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."