ATTRIBUTED TO EDVARD MUNCH (Norwegian, 1863-1944) “SOSTRENE”.

Bronze mounted to slate with plywood support Presented in a teak wood pedestal Signed and titled along the slate edge “Sostrene” and “E Munch” NOTE: The subject of this bronze work is thought to be a depiction of the Meissner sisters. The sisters were sitters for several of Munch’s prints and paintings, including; a color print titled “Sostrene Meissner 1907 – 1908” also an oil on canvas in the Bergen Art Museum circa 1907, an oil on canvas in the Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway, an oil on canvas of Olga Meissner, circa 1907 in the Hiroshima Museum of Art in Japan, and an oil on canvas and crayon titled “Weeping woman (Olga Meissner)” in the Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway. Each of these depict the sisters circa 1907 where it appears the depiction of the sisters in this bronze are of an older aged sisters. Very little is known about Edvard Munch’s sculpture, especially his bronze work. There has been very little research and academic study as little is known. Upon Munch’s death the contents of his studio and the collection of his works were given to the city of Oslo, Norway, where a Museum was founded to house the collection. Included were 100 paintings, 1500 watercolors and drawings, 18,000 prints and 6 sculptures, along with 92 sketch books and letters. History of the discovery: This sculpture was purchased at a small estate auction in New York. It purportedly had come from a New York estate. The bronze on its slate base was permanently affixed to the wood pedestal that currently holds it. The new owner decided to separate it from its base to build a more appropriate presentation, upon removing the bronze from its base where it had been epoxied strongly to the pedestal for what is thought to be at least 50 years. Upon separating the pieces the slate was found to have the signature and title etched on the side where it had been hidden from view ever since it had been glued into the pedestal. The new owner realized the potential significance of the title and signature, it is being offered with this history and attribution. SIZE: Bronze only 12-1/2″ h. Slate 3/4″ h x 24″ w x 11-1/2″ d. Pedestal 33-3/4″ h x 25-3/4″ w x 13-1/2″ d. Overall height 47″. CONDITION: Slate has been repaired having a plywood supporting reinforcement to bottom. Pedestal has cracks and some separation. Bronzes are pitted with casting flaws in the making with some rubs, having an all over spot verdigris patina. Bronzes have not been examined off slate. 49923-1 (30,000-60,000) – Lot 1161

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1161	$17,775.00	ATTRIBUTED TO EDVARD MUNCH (Norwegian, 1863-1944) “SOSTRENE”. Bronze mounted to slate with plywood support Presented in a teak wood pedestal Signed and titled along the slate edge “Sostrene” and “E Munch” NOTE: The subject of this bronze work is thought to be a depiction of the Meissner sisters. The sisters were sitters for several of Munch’s prints and paintings, including; a color print titled “Sostrene Meissner 1907 – 1908” also an oil on canvas in the Bergen Art Museum circa 1907, an oil on canvas in the Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway, an oil on canvas of Olga Meissner, circa 1907 in the Hiroshima Museum of Art in Japan, and an oil on canvas and crayon titled “Weeping woman (Olga Meissner)” in the Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway. Each of these depict the sisters circa 1907 where it appears the depiction of the sisters in this bronze are of an older aged sisters. Very little is known about Edvard Munch’s sculpture, especially his bronze work. There has been very little research and academic study as little is known. Upon Munch’s death the contents of his studio and the collection of his works were given to the city of Oslo, Norway, where a Museum was founded to house the collection. Included were 100 paintings, 1500 watercolors and drawings, 18,000 prints and 6 sculptures, along with 92 sketch books and letters. History of the discovery: This sculpture was purchased at a small estate auction in New York. It purportedly had come from a New York estate. The bronze on its slate base was permanently affixed to the wood pedestal that currently holds it. The new owner decided to separate it from its base to build a more appropriate presentation, upon removing the bronze from its base where it had been epoxied strongly to the pedestal for what is thought to be at least 50 years. Upon separating the pieces the slate was found to have the signature and title etched on the side where it had been hidden from view ever since it had been glued into the pedestal. The new owner realized the potential significance of the title and signature, it is being offered with this history and attribution. SIZE: Bronze only 12-1/2″ h. Slate 3/4″ h x 24″ w x 11-1/2″ d. Pedestal 33-3/4″ h x 25-3/4″ w x 13-1/2″ d. Overall height 47″. CONDITION: Slate has been repaired having a plywood supporting reinforcement to bottom. Pedestal has cracks and some separation. Bronzes are pitted with casting flaws in the making with some rubs, having an all over spot verdigris patina. Bronzes have not been examined off slate. 49923-1 (30,000-60,000) – Lot 1161 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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ATTRIBUTED TO EDVARD MUNCH (Norwegian, 1863-1944) “SOSTRENE”.