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63021

M. C. ESCHER (Dutch, 1898-1972). Waterfall, 1961. Lithograph on paper. 15 x 11-3/4 inches (38.1 x 29.8 cm). Ed. 12/103. ...

2009 October Signature Modern & Contemporary Art Auction #5031

 
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Auction Ended On: Oct 7, 2009
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Description:
M. C. ESCHER (Dutch, 1898-1972)
Waterfall, 1961
Lithograph on paper
15 x 11-3/4 inches (38.1 x 29.8 cm)
Ed. 12/103
Dated and initialed in the plate lower right: X - '61 / M C E
Signed in graphite lower left: M. Escher
Inscribed in graphite lower center: No 12/103 III Für Paul und Martha Keller, mit herzlicher Zuneigung, von Mark E. Baarn, September 1968.

PROVENANCE:
Gift from the artist to grand-mother of current owner (cousin of Mrs. Escher);
Private collection, by decent from the above.

LITERATURE:
F. H. Bool, M. C. Escher, His Life and Complete Graphic Work: With a Fully Illustrated Catalogue, New York, 1982, p. 323, no. 439. Estimate: .

Escher, M. C.:Dutch printmaker best known for his fantastic visions of the natural world structured into impossible visual puzzles and perspective games. In his works, the division of the picture plane is concerned with metamorphosis and images multiplied to infinity. These images are typically rendered in black and white, in a severe, stylized manner.. Dutch printmaker, 1898-1972

Condition Report*:

Mat burn along edges. The overall size of the paper is 19-3/4 x 15-3/4. Paper is hinged onto board; time and light staining on verso with remains of tape from previous framing along left and right edges not visible recto.

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