Edvard Munch (Norwegian, 1863-1944) Den tykke horen (The Fat Whore)

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Edvard Munch (Norwegian, 1863-1944)

Den tykke horen (The Fat Whore), 1899 (Schiefler, 131; Woll, 154III). Signed "E Munch" in pencil l.r., identified on a label from Peter H. Deitsch, New York, affixed to the backing. Color woodcut on buff paper, image size 9 15/16 x 7 3/4 in. (25.1 x 19.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Margins 3 1/2 inches or more, toned, light and water staining (visible almost exclusively in margins),Japan hinges to upper corners on verso plus old hinges to right edge on verso.
Estimate $20,000-30,000

The sheet measures 18 3/8 x 15 in. No additional issues to report.


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