Something to Scream About

This version, executed in 1910 in tempera on cardboard, was stolen from the Munch Museum in 2004, and recovered in 2006. (Wikipedia)

This version, executed in 1910 in tempera on cardboard, was stolen from the Munch Museum in 2004, and recovered in 2006. (Wikipedia)Move over Picasso, with a pre-sale estimate of $80 million, Edvard Munch’s The Scream, became the highest-priced artwork to ever sell at auction during Sotheby’s Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale. This version of the iconic masterpiece achieved $119,922,500 million.

Painted between 1893 and 1910, the works show an agonized figure against a red sky.  The National Gallery, Oslo holds one of two painted versions, which have been the target in several prominent art thefts.

The bidding started around $50 million and lasted for over 15 minutes when an unnamed bidder by phone gave the final offer of US$119,922,500, including commission. Private sales have exceeded The Scream, including The Card Players by Cézanne, which brought $250 million.


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