Maurits Cornelis Escher Sold at Auction Prices

Illustrator, b. 1898 - d. 1972

Born in Holland, Maurits Cornelis Escher studied graphic arts as a young man. He would later spend many years living in Italy, Switzerland, and Belgium, sketching the architecture and landscapes. Maurits Cornelis Escher's drawings portray his interest in fantastic, albeit impossible shapes. These include landscapes with a unique take on near and far, or high and low, as is seen in his lithograph Castrovalva.

Maurits Cornelis Escher's drawings represent a fascinating insight into two and three-dimensional geometrical perspectives. Presented as woodcuttings, metal engravings, and lithography, Maurits Cornelis Escher's artwork for sale reveals the artist's interest in the physical dimensions of space and matter, portrayed with mathematical and geometrical precision. In Maurits Cornelis Escher Puddle prints, the artist graphically illustrates his skill for representing more than one perspective, as a second drawing emerges from a reflection in a puddle in the first drawing. Challenge your view of the world by perusing many entrancing landscape prints for sale at Invaluable.

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  • M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED THREE SPHERES II, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)
    Jan. 28, 2025

    M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED THREE SPHERES II, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972) lithograph titled Three Spheres II, after the original which drawn in 1946. This lithograph was published in 1980s by The M.C. Escher Company, Holland. It was copyrighted by The MC Escher Foundation in 1946. With frame, it measures 29.5 inches x 35.5 inches. It is matted and framed under glass in a simple black frame. This piece was acquired from a St Louis estate.

    The Rug Life Auctions
  • M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED STILL LIFE WITH REFLECTING SPHERE, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)
    Jan. 21, 2025

    M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED STILL LIFE WITH REFLECTING SPHERE, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972) lithograph titled Still Life With Reflecting Sphere after the original which drawn in 1934. This lithograph was published in 1980s by Cordon Art in Baarn, Holland. It was copyrighted in 1934 by MC Escher c/o Cordon Art. The piece was printed by Cordon Art BV, Baarn, Holland. With frame, it measures 29.5 inches x 35.5 inches. It is matted and framed under glass in a simple black frame. This piece was acquired from a St Louis estate.

    The Rug Life Auctions
  • M.C. Escher Day & Night Op Art Poster 1988
    Jan. 11, 2025

    M.C. Escher Day & Night Op Art Poster 1988

    Est: $50 - $100

    M.C. Escher Day & Night Op Art Poster 1988. Lithographic poster published by Cordon Art in 1988, from the famous Dag En Nacht woodcut by the mathmatically inspired artist M.C. Escher (Netherlands 1898-1972.) In its original plastic wrapper. Dimensions are 21.5 in h x 33.75 in w. Condition is very good and i original packaging. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

    Public Sale Auction House
  • SIGNED MAURITS CORNELIS ESCHER LITHOGRAPH DRAWING HANDS
    Jan. 11, 2025

    SIGNED MAURITS CORNELIS ESCHER LITHOGRAPH DRAWING HANDS

    Est: $100 - $150

    Maurits Cornelis Escher, Dutch, 1898 to 1972, a lithograph sheet of paper, out of which two hands rise, titled Drawing Hands, 1948. Signed lower right and numbered 126 of 150 lower left. Additionally signed and dated in the stone lower right. Matted and framed. Maurits Cornelis Escher was a graphic artist who made woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints, many of which were inspired by mathematics. Modern European Prints And Art Collectibles.

    Antique Arena Inc
  • M. C. Escher (1898-1972) “Convex and Concave” Measures 26.5” x 23”.
    Jan. 08, 2025

    M. C. Escher (1898-1972) “Convex and Concave” Measures 26.5” x 23”.

    Est: -

    M. C. Escher (1898-1972) "Convex and Concave" Framed print with glass or plexiglass cover, this classic mind bender offers hours of enjoyment and confusion.

    Apple Tree Auction Center
  • M.C. Escher, Plane Filling II
    Jan. 08, 2025

    M.C. Escher, Plane Filling II

    Est: $18,000 - $25,000

    M.C. Escher Plane Filling II 1957 lithograph image: 12.5 h x 14.625 w in (32 x 37 cm) sheet: 14.25 h x 16.5 w in (36 x 42 cm) Signed and numbered to lower left 'Escher 48/56'. This work is number 48 from the edition of 56. Literature: Bool 422 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED STILL LIFE WITH REFLECTING SPHERE, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)
    Dec. 30, 2024

    M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED STILL LIFE WITH REFLECTING SPHERE, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972) lithograph titled Still Life With Reflecting Sphere after the original which drawn in 1934. This lithograph was published in 1980s by Cordon Art in Baarn, Holland. It was copyrighted in 1934 by MC Escher c/o Cordon Art. The piece was printed by Cordon Art BV, Baarn, Holland. With frame, it measures 29.5 inches x 35.5 inches. It is matted and framed under glass in a simple black frame. This piece was acquired from a St Louis estate.

    The Rug Life Auctions
  • M.C. ESCHER SIGNED "PEEL" LITHOGRAPH
    Dec. 28, 2024

    M.C. ESCHER SIGNED "PEEL" LITHOGRAPH

    Est: $250 - $10,000

    Maurits Cornelius Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) signed "Peel" Lithograph. Maurits Cornelius Escher, commonly known as M.C. Escher, was a Dutch graphic artist renowned for his intricate, mathematically inspired works. He is famous for creating mind-bending prints, woodcuts, and lithographs that explore impossible perspectives, infinity, symmetry, and tessellation. Escher’s art often features impossible constructions, like the Penrose stairs, and transformations of shapes that challenge perception, such as morphing fish into birds. Although not formally trained in mathematics, Escher’s work has been widely embraced by both the art and math communities for its intellectual depth and visual complexity. Some of his most famous works include Relativity and Drawing Hands. Size: 9 x 14". 18.25 x 24" Framed. Condition: See images.

    Florida Estate Sales Inc.
  • VINTAGE M.C. ESCHER "EYE" ARTIST'S PRINT
    Dec. 28, 2024

    VINTAGE M.C. ESCHER "EYE" ARTIST'S PRINT

    Est: $100 - $10,000

    Vintage M. C. Escher (1898-1972, Dutch) drawing hands print. Dutch graphic artist who made woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints, many of which were inspired by mathematics. Despite wide popular interest, for most of his life Escher was neglected in the art world, even in his native Netherlands. He was 70 before a retrospective exhibition was held. In the late twentieth century, he became more widely appreciated, and in the twenty-first century he has been celebrated in exhibitions around the world. Size: 21.75 X 15.75" Condition: Very fine.

    Florida Estate Sales Inc.
  • VINTAGE M.C. ESCHER DRAWING HANDS PRINT
    Dec. 28, 2024

    VINTAGE M.C. ESCHER DRAWING HANDS PRINT

    Est: $100 - $10,000

    Vintage M. C. Escher (1898-1972, Dutch) drawing hands print. Dutch graphic artist who made woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints, many of which were inspired by mathematics. Despite wide popular interest, for most of his life Escher was neglected in the art world, even in his native Netherlands. He was 70 before a retrospective exhibition was held. In the late twentieth century, he became more widely appreciated, and in the twenty-first century he has been celebrated in exhibitions around the world. Size: 25.5 X 21.5" Condition: Very fine.

    Florida Estate Sales Inc.
  • Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972)
    Dec. 18, 2024

    Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    EARTH; WATER; FIRE (BOOL 382, 383, 384) Three color block prints with letterpress typography, 1952, on cream wove paper, commissioned by Eugène and Willy Strens, with full margins, framed together. Sheets approximately 6 7/8 x 6 1/8 inches; 175 x 156 mm. Frame 10 1/8 x 23 1/8 inches; 257 x 587 mm.

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED THREE SPHERES II, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)
    Dec. 17, 2024

    M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED THREE SPHERES II, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972) lithograph titled Three Spheres II, after the original which drawn in 1946. This lithograph was published in 1980s by The M.C. Escher Company, Holland. It was copyrighted by The MC Escher Foundation in 1946. With frame, it measures 29.5 inches x 35.5 inches. It is matted and framed under glass in a simple black frame. This piece was acquired from a St Louis estate.

    The Rug Life Auctions
  • DUTCH LITHOGRAPH BY MAURITS CORNELIS ESCHER SIGNED
    Dec. 14, 2024

    DUTCH LITHOGRAPH BY MAURITS CORNELIS ESCHER SIGNED

    Est: $100 - $150

    Maurits Cornelis Escher, Dutch, 1898 to 1972, color lithograph on paper, Rind. Circa: 1950s. Signed in pencil, lower right. Numbered in pencil, 96 of 120, lower left. Framed. Escher was a Dutch graphic artist who made mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. His work features mathematical objects and operations including impossible objects, explorations of infinity, reflection, symmetry, perspective, truncated and others. Modern European Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles.

    Antique Arena Inc
  • M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Wood Engravings on Paper, 1940, "De Graphicus M.C. Escher", 4 Prints H 12.75" W 9.8"
    Dec. 13, 2024

    M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Wood Engravings on Paper, 1940, "De Graphicus M.C. Escher", 4 Prints H 12.75" W 9.8"

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    The complete book, comprising of four wood engravings on wove paper, with text by G. H. 's-Gravesande, from the unknown edition size, published by Halcyon. Provenance: Frank Harary, American Mathematician, Graph Theory, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Given to his former wife in 1980, Virginia Fialka-Harary, Ann Arbor, MI; By descent to a Private Collector, Ann Arbor Michigan, 1997.

    DuMouchelles
  • M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Woodcut on Wove Paper, 1947, "XIIme Congres Postal Universel", H 8.3" W 9.4"
    Dec. 13, 2024

    M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Woodcut on Wove Paper, 1947, "XIIme Congres Postal Universel", H 8.3" W 9.4"

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Signed in pencil lower left and annotated in pencil lower right, with full margins. Catalogue Raisonne: Bool 350. Sheet size: H 7.6", W 9.4". Provenance: Frank Harary, American Mathematician, Graph Theory, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Given to his former wife in 1980, Virginia Fialka-Harary, Ann Arbor, MI; By descent to a Private Collector, Ann Arbor Michigan, 1997.

    DuMouchelles
  • M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Lithograph on Wove Paper, 1950, "Contrast (Order And Chaos)", H 11" W 11"
    Dec. 13, 2024

    M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Lithograph on Wove Paper, 1950, "Contrast (Order And Chaos)", H 11" W 11"

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 24/43 lower left, with full margins. Sheet size: H 13.75", W 13.6". Catalogue Raisonne: Bool 366. Accompanied by a Guestbook including many prominent names including Martin Gardener, Paul Erdos and Ernst Gabor Straus. Provenance: Frank Harary, American Mathematician, Graph Theory, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Given to his former wife in 1980, Virginia Fialka-Harary, Ann Arbor, MI; By descent to a Private Collector, Ann Arbor Michigan, 1997.

    DuMouchelles
  • M.C. Escher (1898-1972)
    Dec. 12, 2024

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972)

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972), Embossed tin, eight Icosaëders by M.C Escher and issued in 1963 on the occasion of the 75th jubilee of Dutch tinplate manufacturer Verblifa as gift for their employees and relations, 'Icosahedron'/'Icosaëder', 14 x 14 x 14 cm, Provenance:-Collection W.F. Veldhuysen, Baarn, In excellent unused condition,

    Venduehuis der Notarissen
  • M.C. Escher (1898-1972)
    Dec. 12, 2024

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972)

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972), Embossed tin, eight Icosaëders by M.C Escher and issued in 1963 on the occasion of the 75th jubilee of Dutch tinplate manufacturer Verblifa as gift for their employees and relations, 'Icosahedron'/'Icosaëder', 14 x 14 x 14 cm, Provenance:-Collection W.F. Veldhuysen, Baarn, In excellent unused condition,

    Venduehuis der Notarissen
  • M.C. Escher (1898-1972)
    Dec. 12, 2024

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972)

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972), Embossed tin, eight Icosaëders by M.C Escher and issued in 1963 on the occasion of the 75th jubilee of Dutch tinplate manufacturer Verblifa as gift for their employees and relations, 'Icosahedron'/'Icosaëder', 14 x 14 x 14 cm, Provenance:-Collection W.F. Veldhuysen, Baarn, In excellent unused condition,

    Venduehuis der Notarissen
  • M.C. Escher (1898-1972)
    Dec. 12, 2024

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972)

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972), Embossed tin, eight Icosaëders by M.C Escher and issued in 1963 on the occasion of the 75th jubilee of Dutch tinplate manufacturer Verblifa as gift for their employees and relations, 'Icosahedron'/'Icosaëder', 14 x 14 x 14 cm, Provenance:-Collection W.F. Veldhuysen, Baarn, In excellent unused condition,

    Venduehuis der Notarissen
  • M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Sun and Moon, 1948
    Dec. 11, 2024

    M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Sun and Moon, 1948

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Sun and Moon, 1948 woodcut in colors on thin Japan paper signed and inscribed 'eigen druk' in pencil 10 x 10 3/4 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED STILL LIFE WITH REFLECTING SPHERE, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)
    Dec. 10, 2024

    M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED STILL LIFE WITH REFLECTING SPHERE, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972) lithograph titled Still Life With Reflecting Sphere after the original which drawn in 1934. This lithograph was published in 1980s by Cordon Art in Baarn, Holland. It was copyrighted in 1934 by MC Escher c/o Cordon Art. The piece was printed by Cordon Art BV, Baarn, Holland. With frame, it measures 29.5 inches x 35.5 inches. It is matted and framed under glass in a simple black frame. This piece was acquired from a St Louis estate.

    The Rug Life Auctions
  • Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Three Worlds (Drei Welten) Lithograph, 1955, on wove paper, signed and inscribed 'VAEVO' in pencil, from the unnumbered edition of 700 published in 1956 (there was also a numbered edition of 33), with mar...
    Dec. 10, 2024

    Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Three Worlds (Drei Welten) Lithograph, 1955, on wove paper, signed and inscribed 'VAEVO' in pencil, from the unnumbered edition of 700 published in 1956 (there was also a numbered edition of 33), with mar...

    Est: £12,000 - £18,000

    Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Three Worlds (Drei Welten) (Bool 405) Lithograph, 1955, on wove paper, signed and inscribed 'VAEVO' in pencil, from the unnumbered edition of 700 published in 1956 (there was also a numbered edition of 33), with margins, framed Image 362 x 247mm (14 1/4 x 9 3/4in); Sheet 444 x 306mm (17 1/2 x 12in)

    Bonhams
  • ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972). REPTILES, CERAMIC TILE
    Dec. 04, 2024

    ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972). REPTILES, CERAMIC TILE

    Est: €70 - €120

    123 x 98 mm. Taken from the walls of the Gemeentetram building at the Stadhouderskade 1. Presented as a memorial gift by Wolters Kluwer exclusively to employees who worked in the building (Kluwer had been residing at the location until 1998). In orig. 'Christmas 1999, Wolter Kluwer' box w. booklet incl. pictures of the building's hallways and Escher tiles.

    Zwiggelaar Auctions
  • ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972). POSTER, OVERZICHTSTENTOONSTELLING
    Dec. 04, 2024

    ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972). POSTER, OVERZICHTSTENTOONSTELLING

    Est: €80 - €150

    Haags Gemeentemuseum, 1968. 61 x 42 cm. Sl. creased along edges, otherwise very good copy.

    Zwiggelaar Auctions
  • ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972). FIVE ITEMS
    Dec. 04, 2024

    ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972). FIVE ITEMS

    Est: €150 - €300

    (1) Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). 4 Grafici. M.C. Escher, W.B. van Heusden, H. van Kruiningen and J.M. Prange. Printed in Schiedam for Verweij for Boymans in Rott., 1952, 24 p., woodcut by Escher on orig. stapled wr., 10.1 x 8.7 cm. Waterst., resulting in offsetting of red first and final leaf, the wr. a bit discol. Bool 381. (2) De Nederlandsche Bachvereeniging. Matthäuspassion van Johan Sebastian Bach 1685-1750. Op goeden vrijdag in de Groote Kerk te Naarden. Amst., M.J. Portielje for D.N.B, 23 p., orig. stapled wr. w. orig. monogrammed woodcut by Escher printed in purple. Wr. a bit stained, splitting at top of spine. Bool/ Locher 302, the version w. '64. Pilatus sprach zu ihnen' at the top of page 23. -and 3 others, incl. 2 (rare) exhibition catalogues listing a total of 10 (1937) and 6 (1949) works by Escher w. prices. (total 5)

    Zwiggelaar Auctions
  • ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972). BOOK FROM ESCHER'S PERSONAL LIBRARY
    Dec. 04, 2024

    ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972). BOOK FROM ESCHER'S PERSONAL LIBRARY

    Est: €70 - €140

    featuring his name and address inscribed. Maandschrift voor Beeldende Kunst. Number 4, year 2. Amst./ Antwerp, De Spieghel/ Het Kompas, June 1947, (4),85-112 p., ills., orig. wr. w. owner's entry 'Eigendom M.C. Escher Heemstralaan 56 Baarn' in pen, 4to. Minimal imperfections. On pages 90-96 the article 'Nederlandse Grafici vertellen van hun werk II', by M.C. Escher, w. 5 ills. -and 1 other (1962, w. a few ills. after Escher). (total 2)

    Zwiggelaar Auctions
  • ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972) POSTER, TENTOONSTELLING GRAFIEK VAN M.C. ESCHER
    Dec. 04, 2024

    ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972) POSTER, TENTOONSTELLING GRAFIEK VAN M.C. ESCHER

    Est: €125 - €250

    Koornmarktspoort Kampen. 11 juni tot en met 1 juli 1968. 61.5 x 43.5 cm. Rare.

    Zwiggelaar Auctions
  • ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972) POSTER, GRAFIEK EN TEKENINGEN
    Dec. 04, 2024

    ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972) POSTER, GRAFIEK EN TEKENINGEN

    Est: €100 - €200

    Zwolle, Erven Tijl, 1943. Offset, 46 x 61.5 cm. Promotional poster for the book, with reptiles. Small tear (approx. 1 cm) in bottom margin. After Locher, 2006, p. 74.

    Zwiggelaar Auctions
  • ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972) POSTER, GRAFIEK EN TEKENINGEN
    Dec. 04, 2024

    ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972) POSTER, GRAFIEK EN TEKENINGEN

    Est: €70 - €120

    Met 82 afb. hier verkrijgbaar. Zwolle, Erven Tijl, 1968. Variant with 'Kringloop', 1938 (Bool 305). 60 x 37.5 cm. Two folds, otherwise a good copy.

    Zwiggelaar Auctions
  • ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972) POSTER EXPOSITIE VAN GRAFISCHE WERK VAN M.C. ESCHER.
    Dec. 04, 2024

    ESCHER, M.C. (1898-1972) POSTER EXPOSITIE VAN GRAFISCHE WERK VAN M.C. ESCHER.

    Est: €80 - €150

    Het Weefhuis Zaandijk. 18 mei tot 9 juni 1968. 60 x 43 cm. Sm. fold at bottom right, otherwise a fine copy.

    Zwiggelaar Auctions
  • MC ESCHER 1953 RELATIVITY LITHOGRAPH
    Dec. 01, 2024

    MC ESCHER 1953 RELATIVITY LITHOGRAPH

    Est: $200 - $400

    MC ESCHER 1953 RELATIVITY LITHOGRAPH Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) MCE VII - 1953 / set under glass in black metal frame / Visible Art Size: 15.75"H x 16.75"W / Frame Size: 24.25"H x 18.25"W / Condition: Tear in paper upper right side

    Dargate Auction Galleries
  • M.C. (MAURITS CORNELIS) ESCHER
    Nov. 28, 2024

    M.C. (MAURITS CORNELIS) ESCHER

    Est: CHF13,000 - CHF16,000

    M.C. (MAURITS CORNELIS) ESCHER (Leeuwarden 1989–1972 Hilversum) Hol en bol. 1955. Lithograph. 2/56 IV. Signed in pencil lower left: MCEscher, as well as monogrammed, dated and inscribed in the plate upper left: MCE III-'55. Image 27.8 × 33 cm on wove paper (with the cut watermark) 41 × 47.1 cm. Exhibited: Escher, no. 56. ------------------------------------------------- M.C. (MAURITS CORNELIS) ESCHER (Leeuwarden 1989–1972 Hilversum) Hol en bol. 1955. Lithografie. 2/56 IV. Unten links mit Bleistift signiert: MCEscher, sowie in der Platte oben links monogrammiert, datiert und bezeichnet: MCE III-'55. Darstellung 28 × 33 cm auf Vélin (mit einem angeschnittenen Wasserzeichen) 41 × 47,1 cm. Ausstellung: Escher, Nr. 56.

    Koller Auctions
  • M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED THREE SPHERES II, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)
    Nov. 26, 2024

    M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED THREE SPHERES II, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972) lithograph titled Three Spheres II, after the original which drawn in 1946. This lithograph was published in 1980s by The M.C. Escher Company, Holland. It was copyrighted by The MC Escher Foundation in 1946. With frame, it measures 29.5 inches x 35.5 inches. It is matted and framed under glass in a simple black frame. This piece was acquired from a St Louis estate.

    The Rug Life Auctions
  • Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). "Wij komen er uit! Nederlandsche Exlibris-Kring 1 jan. 1947" New Year's greeting-card 1947. (Nederlandse Ex libris-Kring).
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). "Wij komen er uit! Nederlandsche Exlibris-Kring 1 jan. 1947" New Year's greeting-card 1947. (Nederlandse Ex libris-Kring).

    Est: €150 - €250

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). "Wij komen er uit! Nederlandsche Exlibris-Kring 1 jan. 1947" New Year's greeting-card 1947. (Nederlandse Ex libris-Kring). Woodcut, 1946, 11,8x10,1 cm., monogrammed in the block, upper margin laid down on stiff paper. - Sl. yellowed. = Bool 345; Iaquinta p.29.

    Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
  • Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Vissen en kikkers (Fish and frogs).
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Vissen en kikkers (Fish and frogs).

    Est: €300 - €400

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Vissen en kikkers (Fish and frogs). Woodengraving, 8,1x7,1 cm., monogrammed in the block. = Bool 364; Iaquinta p.35 (impression 1949). IN: 18 grafici. Amst., Exlibris Congres, 1957, 18 tipped-in woodengrs./ woodcuts, i.a. by F. Mees, E. Reitsma-Valença and L. Strik, printed in 185 numb. copies, loose as issued in orig. portfolio, 4to.

    Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
  • Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Reptielen (Reptiles).
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Reptielen (Reptiles).

    Est: €200 - €300

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Reptielen (Reptiles). PROOF, with a second impression of the lithograph printed (upside down) over it, monogrammed and "III-'43" on the stone, the 2 mixed images together measuring 35x41,2 cm. - Soiled in blank margins. = Cf. Bool 327. Provenance: Jan Forrer, who printed lithographs for Escher and who, like Escher, was a member of "De Grafische".

    Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
  • Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Overdekt steegje in Atrani. Spinrag. Sprinkhaan. Scarabeeën (Covered Alley in Atrani. Cobwebs. Grasshopper. Scarabs).
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Overdekt steegje in Atrani. Spinrag. Sprinkhaan. Scarabeeën (Covered Alley in Atrani. Cobwebs. Grasshopper. Scarabs).

    Est: €3,500 - €5,000

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Overdekt steegje in Atrani. Spinrag. Sprinkhaan. Scarabeeën (Covered Alley in Atrani. Cobwebs. Grasshopper. Scarabs). Four woodengravings, resp. 17,9x12,8/ 18x13,7/ 18,1x24,2/ 18x24 cm., monogrammed and "11-31"/ monogrammed/ monogrammed and "3-'35"/ monogrammed and "4-'35" in the block. - IN: G.H. 'S-GRAVESANDE, De graphicus M.C. Escher ((8)p. w. woodengr. ill. ('Overdekt steegje in Atrani') on front and 3 loose woodengr. plates ('Spinrag' w. accomp. poem)). = Bool 150, 154, 271 and 273; Iaquinta p.28, 8, 26 and 27. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE XVI. IN: Halcyon. Driemaandelijksch Tijdschrift voor Boek-, Druk- en Prentkunst. The Hague, A.A.M. Stols, 1940-1942, 12 issues in 9 parts, printed (fold.) leaves, booklets and quires, orig. unif. paper portfolio, folio. - Paper portfolios w. the usual wear and (minor) imperfections. Fine, complete set. = This lot is subject to 4% resale royalties ('droit de suite') over the total amount of hammerprice and buyer's premium.

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  • Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). De Nederlandsche Bachvereeniging.
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). De Nederlandsche Bachvereeniging.

    Est: €50 - €70

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). De Nederlandsche Bachvereeniging. Textbooklet of J.S. Bach's Matthäus Passion, printed in purple, with woodcut (15,4x10,5 cm.) in dark purple by M.C. ESCHER on frontwrapper, Amst., n.d. (1938), 23p. - Wrs. trifle yellowed/ foxed. = Bool 302; Iaquinta p.28.

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  • Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). "Ex libris J.C. de Bruyn van Melis- en Mariekerke-Mackay".
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). "Ex libris J.C. de Bruyn van Melis- en Mariekerke-Mackay".

    Est: €100 - €150

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). "Ex libris J.C. de Bruyn van Melis- en Mariekerke-Mackay". Woodengraving, 1946, 8x6 cm., monogrammed in the block. - Upper margin laid down on mount. = Bool 341; Iaquinta 97.

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  • Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Aarde, nieuwjaarswens 1953. Earth, New Year's greeting-card 1953.
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Aarde, nieuwjaarswens 1953. Earth, New Year's greeting-card 1953.

    Est: €300 - €400

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Aarde, nieuwjaarswens 1953. Earth, New Year's greeting-card 1953. Two-colour (black and orange) print, with letterpress "Felicitas 1953" and "Eugène & Willy Strens" in anthracite, (1952), 15,5x13,5 cm., monogrammed in the plate. - Tipped onto 1 leaf of Boekcier, 1959, no.3. = Version without the printed text on verso. H.J.P.C. Buul, De collectie Strens (in: Uit de boeken van Eugène Strens. Zutphen/ The Hague, 1995): "Met Escher wordt ook uitvoerig gecorrespondeerd over de grafische uitvoering van de nieuwjaarswensen. Is er aanvankelijk sprake van vier litho's, uiteindelijk kiest Strens, in verband met de lagere drukkosten voor cliché's. Door de tweekleurendruk van de wenskaarten werden er acht verschillende cliché's gemaakt. In de vakliteratuur en de veilingcatalogi is er tot nu toe steeds van uitgegaan dat de wensen gesneden zijn in hout. Dit blijkt nu dus onjuist te zijn." (p.42-43). Bool 382 (describing the prints as woodcuts); Iaquinta p.40. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE XVI.

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  • Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Aarde, nieuwjaarswens 1953. Earth, New Year's greeting-card 1953.
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Aarde, nieuwjaarswens 1953. Earth, New Year's greeting-card 1953.

    Est: €400 - €600

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). Aarde, nieuwjaarswens 1953. Earth, New Year's greeting-card 1953. Two-colour (black and orange) print, with letterpress "Felicitas 1953" and "Eugène & Willy Strens" in anthracite, (1952), 15,5x13,5 cm., monogrammed in the plate. - IN: Boekcier. Mededeelingen van den Nederlandschen Exlibris-Kring. Second series (The Hague), 1955-1963, loose as issued, num. (col.) ills./ tipped-in (col.) ex libris, kept together in orig. green cloth portfolio, sm. 4to. - Tipped-in Boekcier, 1959, no.3. Portfolio sl. worn/ rubbed. = Version without the printed text on verso. H.J.P.C. Buul, De collectie Strens (in: Uit de boeken van Eugène Strens. Zutphen/ The Hague, 1995): "Met Escher wordt ook uitvoerig gecorrespondeerd over de grafische uitvoering van de nieuwjaarswensen. Is er aanvankelijk sprake van vier litho's, uiteindelijk kiest Strens, in verband met de lagere drukkosten voor cliché's. Door de tweekleurendruk van de wenskaarten werden er acht verschillende cliché's gemaakt. In de vakliteratuur en de veilingcatalogi is er tot nu toe steeds van uitgegaan dat de wensen gesneden zijn in hout. Dit blijkt nu dus onjuist te zijn." (p.42-43). Bool 382 (describing the prints as woodcuts); Iaquinta p.40.

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  • Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). (4 Grafici, vignet) (4 Graphic Artists, vignette).
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). (4 Grafici, vignet) (4 Graphic Artists, vignette).

    Est: €300 - €500

    Escher, M.C. (1898-1972). (4 Grafici, vignet) (4 Graphic Artists, vignette). Woodcut, 1952, 10,2x7,8 cm. - ON: the frontwr. of the illustrated catalogue for the exhibition in Museum Boymans, Rotterdam, of works by M.C. ESCHER, W. VAN HEUSDEN, H. VAN KRUININGEN and J.M. PRANGE (blank backwr. w. vague fold). - Wrappers trifle yellowed along margins. = Bool 381; Iaquinta p.39. AND a catalogue for the 1957 exhibition of "Vier Grafici", Harry Disberg, M.C. Escher, Wout van Heusden, Harry van Kruiningen (Amst., Sted. Mus., (1957), ills., orig. wr.). - AND a catalogue for the 1959 exhibition of "Vier Grafici", Harry Disberg, M.C. Escher, Wout van Heusden, Harry van Kruiningen (Rott., Gemeentedrukkerij, (1959), ills., orig. wr. designed by H. DISBERG).

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  • M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED STILL LIFE WITH REFLECTING SPHERE, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)
    Nov. 19, 2024

    M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) LITHOGRAPH TITLED STILL LIFE WITH REFLECTING SPHERE, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (75cm x 90cm)

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972) lithograph titled Still Life With Reflecting Sphere after the original which drawn in 1934. This lithograph was published in 1980s by Cordon Art in Baarn, Holland. It was copyrighted in 1934 by MC Escher c/o Cordon Art. The piece was printed by Cordon Art BV, Baarn, Holland. With frame, it measures 29.5 inches x 35.5 inches. It is matted and framed under glass in a simple black frame. This piece was acquired from a St Louis estate.

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  • M.C. Escher (1898-1972)
    Nov. 19, 2024

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972)

    Est: €600 - €800

    Bookplate B.G. Escher [Beer]'/'Ex-libirs B.G. Escher [Beer]', woodcut, unframed, 50x50 mm (full sheet: 60x60m), Literature:-F.H. Bool, J.R. Kist, J.L. Locher and F. Wierda, ‘M.C. Escher: His life and complete graphic work’, New York 1981, ill. p. 203, no. 91, Executed in 1922. Together with an artist proof print on paper of the B.G. Escher Bookplate (148x107 mm), an invitation for ‘de Grafische’ (1965, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam) (144x109 mm) and a menu (8 February 1941) (184x127 mm).

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  • M.C. Escher (1898-1972)
    Nov. 19, 2024

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972)

    Est: €4,000 - €6,000

    I. 'Plane-filling motif with birds'/'Vlakvullingsmotief met vogels'; II. 'Horses and birds'/'Paarden en vogels' (2); III. 'Fish'/'Vissen' (4), II. one numbered '363' (lower right); III. signed with initials in the plate 'MCE' (lower left) and with printed signature 'M.C. Escher' (lower left); three numbered '442' (lower right)', I. wood engraving on a card with poem by Henriëtte Roland Holst, 54x68 mm; II. wood engraving on a card with poem by Henriëtte Roland Holst', 87x72 mm (2); III. woodcut, one printed on a card with poem by Henriëtte Roland Holst, 80x85 mm (4), Literature:I. F.H. Bool, J.R. Kist, J.L. Locher and F. Wierda, ‘M.C. Escher: His life and complete graphic work’, New York 1981, ill. p. 296, no. 361.II. F.H. Bool, J.R. Kist, J.L. Locher and F. Wierda, ‘M.C. Escher: His life and complete graphic work’, New York 1981, ill. p. 297, no. 363III. F.H. Bool, J.R. Kist, J.L. Locher and F. Wierda, ‘M.C. Escher: His life and complete graphic work’, New York 1981, ill. p. 325, p. 324, no. 442 (different size).Provenance:-Collection W.F. Veldhuysen, Baarn, Please note that III ‘Fish’ differs in size from ‘Fish’ (1963) illustrated in Bool 1981, no. 442, woodcut, 109x109 mm. The four ‘Fish’ in this lot also contain a printed signature of the artist lower left. These four ‘Fish’ were published posthumously in 1973 (as annotated on one of these). This lot also includes a Christmas card written and signed by M.C. Escher, dated 1967. I. Executed in April 1949.II. Executed in September 1949.

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  • M.C. Escher (1898-1972)
    Nov. 19, 2024

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972)

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    Flowers'/ Bloemen' (3), each signed with initials in the plate 'MCE' (lower left), each woodcut, I. unframed, 180x135 mm; II. framed, 180x135 mm (full sheet within passe partout: 190x145 mm); III. 180x135 mm (full sheet in Elsevier's magazine: 293x210 mm), Literature:-G.J. Hoogewerff, ‘M.C. Escher, Grafisch kunstenaar’, in ‘Elsevier’s Maandschrift', Year 41, Vol. 82, no. 10, October 1931, ill. of the original woodcut on p 15. -F.H. Bool, J.R. Kist, J.L. Locher and F. Wierda, ‘M.C. Escher: His life and complete graphic work’, New York 1981, ill. p. 226, no. 156.Provenance:-Collection W.F. Veldhuysen, Baarn, III. Illustrated with an article in: Elsevier's Maandschrift, October 1931.Executed between March and June 1931.Annotated ‘Gaudentes alienam mirantur tabem / U zij bewust hetgeen wij derven: ons vroeg versterven een oogenlust' (in the print).

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  • M.C. Escher (1898-1972)
    Nov. 19, 2024

    M.C. Escher (1898-1972)

    Est: €6,000 - €8,000

    Icosahedron'/'Icosaëder' (8), embossed tin, 14x14x14 cm , Provenance:-Collection W.F. Veldhuysen, Baarn, Eight Icosaëders by M.C Escher and issued in 1963 on the occasion of the 75th jubilee of Dutch tinplate manufacturer Verblifa as gift for their employees and relations, packed together in the original Verblifa cardboard box (35x42,5x42,5 cm). 

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