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M. C. Escher
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- M. C. Escher
- Inside St. Peters; AND Dream, Mantis Religiosa (B./K./L./W. 270 & 272)
- wood engravings
- first sheet 317 by 400 mm 12 1/2 by 15 3/4 in
- second sheet 370 by 293 mm 14 5/8 by 11 1/2 in
Two wood engravings, 1935, each signed in pencil, the first inscribed 'eigendruk', on laid paper, each framed (2 prints)
Condition
Inside St. Peters: in good condition, with wide (full) margins. A tiny tear at upper right sheet edge (1/4 in.), an occasional soft handling crease in the margins.
Dream, Mantis Religiosa: in generally good condition, with wide margins, except the sheet laid down to the backing board.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.