EDVARD MUNCH | THE BROOCH. EVA MUDOCCI (W. 244; SCH. 212)

EDVARD MUNCH
1863 - 1944
THE BROOCH. EVA MUDOCCI (W. 244; SCH. 212)

Lithograph, 1903, Woll's first state (of five), the second (final) variant, signed in pencil, printed by Lassally, on thin Japan paper, framed
sheet: 804 by 597mm 31⅝ by 23½in

Condition Report:
With wide margins (the lower sheet edge trimmed unevenly and a loss at the lower right corner), a horizontal repaired tear extending across the width of the sheet towards the lower sheet edge (extending slightly into the image in places), a vertical tear (measuring approx. 14cm) at lower right, associated minor losses and creases, a few further short tears at sheet edges, minor mount- and light-staining, the red ink of the collector's stamp has bled slightly, other minor defects, the sheet backed with thin Japan paper, framed.

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Provenance:
Ex coll. Heinrich Stinnes (Lugt 4436)