The Scream

Few people can hear the word "Munch" without thinking of promotional food products. But for those who are very passionate about the arts, those that hear "Munch" may refer to expressionist artist Edvard Munch. 

While Edvard Munch may not be as much of a house-hold name as his inspirations and idolizers but one of his works is regarded as the most recognizable piece in modern art history.

Entitled "The Scream" this piece that showcases the plight of modern man has been printed and sold on promotional t-shirts and promotional mousepads world-wide. Despite the mass-produced prints, there are only four known originals. Three of these copies have ties to museums in Norway but those who are willing can try to score the fourth original by Munch himself.

Petter Olsen, a Norwegian businessman whose father was a friend of Munch's, will be submitting the work to a Sotherby's auction on May 2nd of this year. The Web is already buzzing - with predictions of the piece's value at around $80 million. 

The work, which features a hand-painted frame by Munch himself, will be on display in both the UK and NY before being auctioned off.

For more information on the auction and how to get your shot at this work of art, visit the Sotherby's website.