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NEW YORK (AP) — One of the art world's most recognizable images — Edvard Munch's "The Scream" — could sell for $80 million or more when it is sold at auction in New York City.The 1895 artwork — a modern symbol of human anxiety — is being offered for sale at Sotheby's Wednesday evening.The image of a man holding his head and screaming under a streaked, blood-red sky is one of four versions by the Norwegian expressionist painter. The one at Sotheby's is the only one left in private hands.The pastel-on-board is being sold by Norwegian businessman Petter Olsen. His father was a friend and patron of the artist.Proceeds will go toward the establishment of a new museum, art center and hotel in Norway.___Online: http://www.sothebys.com
