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Maurits Cornelis Escher
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- M. C. Escher
- Day and Night (Bool/Kist/Locher/Wierda 303)
- Signed in pencil
- Woodcut printed in black and grey
- image: 392 by 677 mm 15 1/2 by 26 3/4 in
- sheet: 420 by 757 mm 16 5/8 by 29 7/8 in
Woodcut printed in black and gray, 1938, signed in pencil, inscribed 'eigen druk', on Japan paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good conditon, a fine impression with wide margins. Unobtrusive pale yellow discoloration and several inconspicuous fox marks in the upper left corner. The verso, with three hinge remnants on the top sheet edge showing through to the recto. (Printed from two blocks, the join can appear as a dark vertical line in the center of the image. This mark is not present in this impression).
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.