Edvard Munch (Norwegian, 1863-1944), Munch ink drawing of a man seating (autoportrait) The melancholy of the artist
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Edvard Munch (Norwegian, 1863-1944)
Melancholy
inscribed and signed 'Fra Edv. Munch Skissebok' (lower right)
ink on paper
17 x 10cm (6 11/16 x 3 15/16in).
Sold for £25,200 inc. premium

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  • This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Oslo Museum.

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