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M. C. Escher
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- M. C. Escher
- Other World (B./E./K./L./W. 348)
- woodcut
- image: 317 by 260mm 12 1/4 by 10 1/4 in
- sheet: 395 by 320mm 15 1/4 by 12 5/8 in
Woodcut and wood engraving printed in colours, 1947, signed in pencil (retraced), inscribed 'eigen druk', on laid Japan paper
Condition
With wide margins, the colours fresh, in good condition except the signature has been retraced (presumably by a later hand), the faintest trace of light-staining in the margins, an occasional soft handling crease in the upper margin, two stray flecks of coloured pencil at the lower right sheet tip, unframed.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."