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Lot 78
  • 78

Maurits Cornelis Escher

Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description

  • M. C. Escher
  • Ascending and Descending (B./K./L./W. 435)
  • 350 by 285 mm 13 3/4 by 11 1/4 in
Lithograph, 1960, signed in pencil, numbered 'No 45/108' and annotated 'III', on wove paper, with margins, in good condition apart from traces of discoloration in the margins, framed

Condition

The print is in good condition overall. The paper in the margins is slightly abraded and there is some associated thinning, visible when the print is held up to light.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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