In 1969, a family purchased an Edvard Munch woodcut in Norway; 57 years later the rare print has resurfaced in England with a £50,000 to £80,000 auction estimate. Bidding is set for October 28
- A rare early woodcut by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, bought by a family in Norway nearly six decades ago, has resurfaced from a private collection in England.
- The artwork is expected to sell for between £50,000 and £80,000 at auction.
- The pencil-signed print, titled Melancholy III, was bought in 1969 and remained with the same family for 57 years before being identified for sale.
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- A rare early woodcut by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, bought by a family in Norway nearly six decades ago, has resurfaced from a private collection in England.
- The artwork is expected to sell for between £50,000 and £80,000 at auction.
- The pencil-signed print, titled Melancholy III, was bought in 1969 and remained with the same family for 57 years before being identified for sale.
Sources: Times of India