01-25-201901-25-2019
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3203BBoston
January 25, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Tower of Babel

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$14,760$12,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 3203BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 25, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972)

Tower of Babel, 1928 (Bool et al., 118). Signed "MCEscher" in pencil l.l., inscribed "eigendruk" in pencil l.r., initialed, dated, and inscribed within the block. Woodcut on fine Japan paper, image size 24 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (62.0 x 38.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Margins over 2 inches with deckled left edge, gentle cockling (especially to left margin),foxing and unobtrusive toning to margins.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

The sheet measures 28 5/8 x 19 7/8 in. Old cloth tape hinges to upper edge recto.


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