1205
MC Escher. "Ascending and Descending," lithograph
Estimate:
$10,000 - $30,000
Sold
$13,000
Live Auction
April 4th, 2025 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs
Category
Description
Maurits Cornelius Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Lithograph on wove paper, ed. 5/52, pencil signed lr, sheet size: 13 1/4 x 10 1/2 in., framed size: 21 x 17 in.
Condition
Additional information added on 4/3/25: Appears to be glued on entire back of work. Full sheet is shown, paper is attached to the matboard, not under the matte.
Additional information added on 3/25/25: Appears to be a cream wove paper and doesn't appear to be an archival quality frame, appears to be glued to backing.
Mounted, likely trimmed, age appropriate discoloration
Additional information added on 3/25/25: Appears to be a cream wove paper and doesn't appear to be an archival quality frame, appears to be glued to backing.
Mounted, likely trimmed, age appropriate discoloration
Provenance
Acquired Mickelson Gallery, Washington, DC, from a private collection, Washington, DC
