Posted on 04/25/2012 1:52:07 PM PDT by ml/nj
I just realized one of Edvard Munch's "Screams" is being offered at auction at Sotheby's in NYC on May 2. I'm not much of a fan of this sort of "art" but this is a BIG deal. According to Wikipedia, there are four versions of The Scream. The one being offered is the pastel version. The image below is one copied from the Sotheby's catalog and differs slightly from others available I might have linked to.
The Sotheby's catalog indicates that the estimated price for this piece is available on request. The Wikipedia article notes that this item is expected to fetch $80 million! This is Item #20 in the May 2 Sale. The sale continues on May 3. (I hope these links work! They work for me.)
These items that Sotheby's auctions are usually on display to the general public but this one seems to be restricted to "Sotheby's clients." (I'm not sure whom this includes, but I guess if I want to go have a look, I'll see whether being on their email list is enough.) The times are:
Fri, 27 Apr | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat, 28 Apr | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun, 29 Apr | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mon, 30 Apr | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue, 1 May | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed, 2 May | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ML/NJ
The pic reminds me of how I feel when thinking about Zer0 being re-elected.
“The pic reminds me of how I feel when thinking about Zer0 being re-elected.”
I was thinking the same thing. Should make some kind of zerobama logo with it...
“The pic reminds me of how I feel when thinking about Zer0 being re-elected.”
I was thinking the same thing. Should make some kind of zerobama logo with it...
For a moment, I thought this might have something to do with Howard Dean?
Slightly different version!
ML/NJ
No Likey.
Never did.
Give me Norman Rockwell for real artistic talent.
How unhip of me....
Is that what the title is? I always thought it was
"Where's my IPOD!"
Who knew art could be so attractive?
There are like 4 of them.
David McCullough wrote “The Greater Journey” about Americans in Paris in the 19th century. It has a detailed description of Morse, Cooper and many others, and includes the story of this painting. I started the book with low expectations but enjoyed it immensely.
That is Ted Kennedy and his advisors on Chappaquidick bridge.
Nice painting. I have one just about like it taped to my refrigerator right now.
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