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Maurits Cornelis Escher
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- M. C. Escher
- Metamorphose II (Bool/Kist/Locher/Wierda 320)
- Signed in pencil and inscribed 'eigendruk"
- Woodcut printed in black, green and brown
- image: 191 by 3896 mm 7 5/8 by 153 3/8 in
- sheet: 286 by 4016 mm 11 1/4 by 158 1/8 in
Woodcut in black, green and brown, 1939 - 1940, signed in pencil and inscribed 'eigen druk', on three joined sheets of Japan paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with full margins. The green of the lizards and red of the houses slightly attenuated with some minor areas touched in. Pale mat-stain in the margins and several areas of discoloration/spots in the top margin, concentrated in the top left corner. One area of discoloration/spot in the center of the sheet. Light-stain at center, where two pieces of plexi-glass join.
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.