Million dollar 'Scream'

Updated On May 03, 2012 10:19 pm IST
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An employee stands next to 'The Scream' painted by Edvard Munch at a Sotheby's auction in New York. The masterpiece is one of four versions created by Munch. Reuters/Andrew Burton expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 10:19 pm IST

An employee stands next to 'The Scream' painted by Edvard Munch at a Sotheby's auction in New York. The masterpiece is one of four versions created by Munch. Reuters/Andrew Burton

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Representatives speak to potential bidders on the phone during an auction for Edvard Munch's painting entitled 'The Scream' at a Sotheby's auction in New York. Reuters/Andrew Burton expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 10:19 pm IST

Representatives speak to potential bidders on the phone during an auction for Edvard Munch's painting entitled 'The Scream' at a Sotheby's auction in New York. Reuters/Andrew Burton

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Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' is auctioned at Sotheby's May 2012 Sales of Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Art in New York City. The masterpiece is one of four versions created by Munch and the only one that is privately owned. Mario Tama/Getty Images expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 10:19 pm IST

Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' is auctioned at Sotheby's May 2012 Sales of Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Art in New York City. The masterpiece is one of four versions created by Munch and the only one that is privately owned. Mario Tama/Getty Images

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People take photos as Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' is auctioned at Sotheby's May 2012 Sales of Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Art in New York City. The masterpiece is one of four versions created by Munch and the only one that is privately owned. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 10:19 pm IST

People take photos as Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' is auctioned at Sotheby's May 2012 Sales of Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Art in New York City. The masterpiece is one of four versions created by Munch and the only one that is privately owned. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP

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Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' is auctioned at Sotheby's in New York. The image is one of four versions created by the Norwegian expressionist painter. AP/Frank Frank expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 10:19 pm IST

Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' is auctioned at Sotheby's in New York. The image is one of four versions created by the Norwegian expressionist painter. AP/Frank Frank

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A person looks through a catalog as Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' is auctioned at Sotheby's May 2012 Sales of Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Art in New York City. The masterpiece is one of four versions created by Munch and the only one that is privately owned. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 10:19 pm IST

A person looks through a catalog as Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' is auctioned at Sotheby's May 2012 Sales of Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Art in New York City. The masterpiece is one of four versions created by Munch and the only one that is privately owned. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP

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Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' is seen during a press preview for Sotheby's Masters Auction in New York. AFP/Stephen Chernin/Files expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 10:19 pm IST

Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' is seen during a press preview for Sotheby's Masters Auction in New York. AFP/Stephen Chernin/Files

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