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M. C. Escher
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- M. C. Escher
- Regular Division of the Plane V (B./K./L./W. 420)
- woodcut
- 239 by 180 mm 9 1/2 by 7 1/4 in
- sheet 358 by 257 mm 14 1/8 by 10 1/8 in
Woodcut, 1957, signed in pencil, a proof from the presumably small edition printed without the grey border, aside from the unsigned book edition of 175, on wove paper with the Eenhorn Press blindstamp, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with wide margins. There are extremely faint traces of light-stain and occasional fox marks in the margins, visible upon close inspection. The verso with a few further pale fox marks.
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.