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Lot 74
  • 74

M. C. Escher

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • M. C. Escher
  • 'Hell,' copy after [a scene by] Hieronymous Bosch (B./K./L./W. 278)
  • 253 by 211 mm 10 by 8 3/8 in
  • sheet 355 by 295 mm 14 by 11 5/8 in
Lithograph, 1935, signed in pencil and numbered 'No. 5/20', also titled, on wove paper

Condition

With wide margins, the print is in good condition, apart from two semi-circular creases at the lower sheet edge, and an occasional soft handling crease in the left margin.
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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