Edvard Munch
Madonna , 1895 (Executed)
Lot #48 |
2010-07-13 |
Bonhams, London, New Bond Street
Prints
Category:
Estimate:
GBP 500,000 - 700,000 (currency of sale)
USD 755,527 - 1,057,737 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Bonhams
Auction number: 17832
Auction name: Prints
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London, New Bond Street
Start date: 2010-07-13
End date: 2010-07-13
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Print
Department: Prints & Multiples
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Dimensions: 23 5/8 x 15 3/4 in. (60.96 x 44.45 cm.)
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
60.96
Width In Centimeters:
44.45
Height In Inches:
23.625
Width In Inches:
17.5
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Year notes: Executed in 1895.
Catalog summary
Edvard Munch (Norwegian, 1863-1944) Madonna (Woll 39; Schiefler 33) A very rare and early hand-coloured impression of the first state. Printed with excellent contrasts and clarity, before the reduction of the head of the foetus; reduced for later editions and before the additional shading on the Madonna's right arm. Coloured in vivid red, yellow, blue, orange, green and white. Signed "E Munch" and dated 1895 in pencil lower right, on firm, cream wove paper, with margins; 600 x 440mm (23 5/8 x 15 3/4in)(I) 696 x 518mm (27 3/8 x 20 3/8in)(SH)