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  • GRAPHICS BY MUNCH AT SOTHEBY’S PRINTS SALE

    Graphic works by Edvard Munch Two Human Beings. The Lonely Ones and Self-Portrait, both acquired directly from the artist, come up at Sotheby’s sale of Prints and Multiples in London on September 27.  Self-Portrait is from a private Norwegian collection and was originally owned by Olaf Schou, the Norwegian industrialist and art patron; Two Human Beings. The Lonely Ones was purchased directly from Munch in 1942 by Harald Holst Halvorsen. They are never been at auction before and are estimated respectively at £50,000-70,000 and £400,000-600,000.

    Lucy Rosenburgh, Sotheby’s Prints Specialist, said: Schou and Halvorsen were two of Munch’s most important patrons, with whom he enjoyed an equally strong friendship. The notable provenance of these prints makes their appearance on the market all the more appealing to collectors.”

    Edvard Munch - The Lonely Ones (£400,000-600,000)

    Edvard Munch – The Lonely Ones (£400,000-600,000)

    Edvard Munch - Self-Portrait (£50,000-70,000)

    Edvard Munch – Self-Portrait (£50,000-70,000)

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