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M. C. Escher Prints: Auction Prices

Dutch · 1898–1972

ArtSell has recorded 80 auction results for M. C. Escher prints between 2008 and 2026, of which 76 sold (95% sell-through). Prices realised range from $82 to $72,500, with a median of $4,045 across 76 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $72,500 for “Eye” at Phillips in 2019.

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  1. M. C. Escher, The Four Elements: Fire (from Eugène & Willy Strens New Year's greeting-cards), 1952, woodcut in colors on wove paper
    The Four Elements: Fire (from Eugène & Willy Strens New Year's greeting-cards), 1952
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    5¼ h x 5¼ w in (13 x 13 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 215
    $1,596≈ £1,182≈ €1,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  2. M. C. Escher, Davo Stamp-Albums Deventer (The Netherlands), poster
    Davo Stamp-Albums Deventer (The Netherlands)
    Print (other) · Paper
    34x30 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 162
    €74≈ $84≈ £63Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50–100View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  3. M. C. Escher, New Year's greeting card, L. and K. Asselberg, 1948, woodcut
    New Year's greeting card, L. and K. Asselberg, 1948
    Woodcut / linocut
    6 h x 5⅜ w in (15 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 200
    $12,800≈ £9,519≈ €11,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. M. C. Escher, Regular Division of the Plane I, 1957, woodcut
    Regular Division of the Plane I, 1957
    Woodcut / linocut
    9⅜ h x 7 w in (24 x 18 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 207
    $5,054≈ £3,788≈ €4,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  5. M. C. Escher, Boekcier publication with three M.C. Escher plates, 1946-1953, hardcover bound book; engraving
    Boekcier publication with three M.C. Escher plates, 1946-1953
    Engraving
    1¼ h x 10¼ w x 7¾ d in (3 x 26 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 140
    $990≈ £731≈ €838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. M. C. Escher, Ascending and Descending, 1960, (Bool 435), lithograph
    Ascending and Descending, 1960, (Bool 435)
    Lithograph · ed. 47/52
    14 x 11.3 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 155
    Result not publishedEst. $40,000–50,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  7. M. C. Escher, Bond of Union (Bool 409), 1956, Lithograph on wove paper
    Bond of Union (Bool 409), 1956
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 8/56
    10 1/4 x 13 1/16in (26 x 33.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 38A
    $38,400≈ £29,215≈ €33,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. M. C. Escher, Ascending And Descending, Offset Lithographic Print on Paper
    Ascending And Descending
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 21" W 17"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 4433
    $375≈ £279≈ €321HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  9. M. C. Escher, Squirrel (from the XXIV Emblemata portfolio), woodcut
    Squirrel (from the XXIV Emblemata portfolio)
    Woodcut / linocut
    7 h x 5½ w in (18 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 171
    $1,397≈ £1,046≈ €1,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. M. C. Escher, Belvedere (Bool 426), 1958, Lithograph on wove paper with Holland watermark
    Belvedere (Bool 426), 1958
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 51/56
    18 1/16 x 11 9/16in (45.9 x 29.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 34
    $40,960≈ £30,556≈ €35,111Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
  11. M. C. Escher, Palm Tree, pl. VI, from XXIV Emblemata (Bool 167), 1931, Woodcut on wove paper, unsigned, from the book edition
    Palm Tree, pl. VI, from XXIV Emblemata (Bool 167), 1931
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 177/300
    7 x 5 1/2in (17.8 x 14cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 123
    $832≈ £607≈ €711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  12. M. C. Escher, Davo Stamp-Albums Deventer (The Netherlands), poster
    Davo Stamp-Albums Deventer (The Netherlands)
    Print (other) · Paper
    34x30 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 952
    €74≈ $85≈ £63Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60–100View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  13. M. C. Escher, Hol en Bol 1955, 1955, lithograph
    Hol en Bol 1955, 1955
    Lithograph · ed. 16/56
    28.0 x 33.5 cm (image); 62.0 x 65.0 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  14. M. C. Escher, Bond of Union, 1956, 409, lithograph, (approximate dimensions -
    Bond of Union, 1956, 409
    Lithograph · ed. 8/56
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 5041
    Result not publishedEst. $20,000–40,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  15. M. C. Escher, The Second Day of Creation (The Division of the Waters) (Bool 105), 1925, Woodcut on laid chine
    The Second Day of Creation (The Division of the Waters) (Bool 105), 1925
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    11 x 14 3/4in (27.9 x 37.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 16
    $21,760≈ £16,215≈ €19,241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  16. M. C. Escher, Frontispiece from Regelmatige Vlakerdeling (from the Regular Division of the Plane series), 1958, metal cliché print in colors laid to paperboard
    Frontispiece from Regelmatige Vlakerdeling (from the Regular Division of the Plane series), 1958
    Print (other) · Paper
    13⅜ h x 9¼ w in (34 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 184
    $5,715≈ £4,323≈ €5,143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. M. C. Escher, Other World (B. 348), 1947, Wood engraving and woodcut in colours, on thin Japan paper, with margins
    Other World (B. 348), 1947
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    I. 31.8 x 26.1 cm (12 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.) S. 39 x 33 cm (15 3/8 x 12 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $21,590≈ £16,280≈ €19,014Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. M. C. Escher, De Graphicus M.C. Escher, 1940, Wood Engravings on Paper
    De Graphicus M.C. Escher, 1940
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    H 12.8" W 9.8"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 7
    $9,000≈ £6,962≈ €8,310HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  19. M. C. Escher, One plate, from De Vreeselijke Avonturen van Scholastica (Bool 194), 1933, Woodcut on wove paper
    One plate, from De Vreeselijke Avonturen van Scholastica (Bool 194), 1933
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    8 15/16 x 6 1/2in (22.7 x 16.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 563
    $1,280≈ £1,050≈ €1,243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  20. M. C. Escher, Belvedere (Bool 426), 1958, Lithograph on wove paper with Holland watermark
    Belvedere (Bool 426), 1958
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 11/107
    18 1/8 x 11 9/16in (46 x 29.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 562
    $51,200≈ £41,988≈ €49,718Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
  21. M. C. Escher, Plane Filling II, 1957, lithograph
    Plane Filling II, 1957
    Lithograph
    12½ h x 14⅝ w in (32 x 37 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 240
    $25,400≈ £20,595≈ €24,694Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. M. C. Escher, Untitled, Offset Lithographic Reproduction
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    H 20" W 15.75"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 4062
    $300≈ £237≈ €285HammerSign up free to seeEst. $150–300View at DuMouchelles ↗
  23. M. C. Escher, Untitled, Woodcut on Wove Paper, 1947, "XIIme Congres Postal Universel"
    Untitled
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    H 8.3" W 9.4"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1048
    $9,500≈ £7,500≈ €9,032HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  24. M. C. Escher, Untitled, Lithograph on Wove Paper, 1950, "Contrast (Order And Chaos)"
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 24/43
    H 11" W 11"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1047
    $12,000≈ £9,474≈ €11,409HammerSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  25. M. C. Escher, The Encounter, 1944, lithograph
    The Encounter, 1944
    Lithograph
    13½ h x 18⅜ w in (34 x 47 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 174
    $16,380≈ £12,567≈ €15,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. M. C. Escher, Other World (B. 348), 1947, Wood engraving and woodcut in colours, on thin Japan paper, with margins
    Other World (B. 348), 1947
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    I. 31.8 x 26.1 cm (12 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.) S. 39 x 33 cm (15 3/8 x 12 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 140
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. M. C. Escher, Three Spheres I (B. 336), 1945, Wood engraving, on laid Japanese paper, with full margins
    Three Spheres I (B. 336), 1945
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    I. 11 x 6 5/8 in. (27.9 x 16.8 cm) S. 14 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (36.8 x 28.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 49
    $10,795≈ £8,836≈ €10,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. M. C. Escher, Self-Portrait in Spherical Mirror (from the Regelmatige Vlakverdeling suite), metal cliché print in colors
    Self-Portrait in Spherical Mirror (from the Regelmatige Vlakverdeling suite)
    Print (other)
    2⅞ dia in (7 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 178
    $1,703≈ £1,383≈ €1,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. M. C. Escher, Frontispiece from Regelmatige Vlakerdeling (Regular Division of the Plane), 1958, metal cliché print in colors laid to paperboard
    Frontispiece from Regelmatige Vlakerdeling (Regular Division of the Plane), 1958
    Print (other) · Paper
    13⅝ h x 10⅛ w in (35 x 26 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 177
    $3,930≈ £3,193≈ €3,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. M. C. Escher, Ex libris van Dishoeck (Fire), 1943, wood engraving
    Ex libris van Dishoeck (Fire), 1943
    Woodcut / linocut · Panel
    3¼ h x 2½ w in (8 x 6 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 180
    $459≈ £373≈ €432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. M. C. Escher, Cobwebs (from the Halcyon portfolio), 1931, woodcut
    Cobwebs (from the Halcyon portfolio), 1931
    Woodcut / linocut
    7 h x 5¼ w in (18 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 181
    $917≈ £745≈ €864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. M. C. Escher, Regular Division of the Plane V (Frogs), 1957, woodcut
    Regular Division of the Plane V (Frogs), 1957
    Woodcut / linocut
    9⅝ h x 7¼ w in (24 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 179
    $7,560≈ £6,141≈ €7,119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. M. C. Escher, Death of the Witch (from the Scholastica suite), woodcut
    Death of the Witch (from the Scholastica suite)
    Woodcut / linocut
    9 h x 6½ w in (23 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 183
    $1,512≈ £1,228≈ €1,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. M. C. Escher, Squirrel (from the XXIV Emblemata portfolio), woodcut
    Squirrel (from the XXIV Emblemata portfolio)
    Woodcut / linocut
    7 h x 5½ w in (18 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 186
    $1,032≈ £838≈ €972Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. M. C. Escher, Table of Contents (from the XXIV Emblemata portfolio), woodcut
    Table of Contents (from the XXIV Emblemata portfolio)
    Woodcut / linocut
    7 h x 5½ w in (18 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 188
    $524≈ £426≈ €493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. M. C. Escher, First Title Page (from the XXIV Emblemata portfolio), woodcut
    First Title Page (from the XXIV Emblemata portfolio)
    Woodcut / linocut
    8 h x 6¼ w in (20 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 184
    $378≈ £307≈ €356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $350–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. M. C. Escher, Signpost (from the XXIV Emblemata portfolio), woodcut
    Signpost (from the XXIV Emblemata portfolio)
    Woodcut / linocut
    7 h x 5⅜ w in (18 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 185
    $903≈ £734≈ €850Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. M. C. Escher, Sundial (from the XXIV Emblemata portfolio), woodcut
    Sundial (from the XXIV Emblemata portfolio)
    Woodcut / linocut
    7 h x 5½ w in (18 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 187
    $819≈ £665≈ €771Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. M. C. Escher, Nederlandsche ExLibris-Kring (New Year's greeting card), 1947, woodcut
    Nederlandsche ExLibris-Kring (New Year's greeting card), 1947
    Woodcut / linocut
    4¼ h x 4 w in (11 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 175
    $1,260≈ £1,024≈ €1,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. M. C. Escher, Rippled Surface, 1950, linocut and woodcut in colors
    Rippled Surface, 1950
    Woodcut / linocut
    10⅛ h x 12⅝ w in (26 x 32 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 120
    $25,200≈ £20,471≈ €23,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. M. C. Escher, Three Spherical Bodies (from De Wilde Wereld), 1948, woodcut in bound book
    Three Spherical Bodies (from De Wilde Wereld), 1948
    Woodcut / linocut
    10⅞ h x 6⅜ w in (28 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 339
    $284≈ £228≈ €265Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. M. C. Escher, Steamroller (from the Emblemata portfolio), 1931, woodcut
    Steamroller (from the Emblemata portfolio), 1931
    Woodcut / linocut
    7 h x 5⅜ w in (18 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 335
    $581≈ £466≈ €543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  43. M. C. Escher, Flowers (Lilies), 1931, woodcut
    Flowers (Lilies), 1931
    Woodcut / linocut
    7 h x 5¼ w in (18 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 337
    $1,512≈ £1,213≈ €1,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  44. M. C. Escher, Self-Portrait in Spherical Mirror (from the Regelmatige Vlakverdeling suite), woodcut
    Self-Portrait in Spherical Mirror (from the Regelmatige Vlakverdeling suite)
    Woodcut / linocut
    3¼ dia in (8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 199
    $693≈ £575≈ €648Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. M. C. Escher, Waterfall, lithograph
    Waterfall
    Lithograph
    sight 18.75 x 14.75 inches, sheet: 19.75 x 15.5 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 212
    $19,065≈ £16,013≈ €18,392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  46. M. C. Escher, Earth; Air; Fire; Water (The Four Elements, Felicitas: New Year's Cards set, made for Eugène and Willy Strens), 1953-56, woodcut in colors
    Earth; Air; Fire; Water (The Four Elements, Felicitas: New Year's Cards set, made for Eugène and Willy Strens), 1953-56
    Woodcut / linocut
    6¼ h x 5¾ w in (16 x 15 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 235
    $4,160≈ £3,495≈ €3,995Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  47. M. C. Escher, Well (New Year's Greeting Card), woodcut
    Well (New Year's Greeting Card)
    Woodcut / linocut
    6½ h x 5⅝ w in (17 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 144
    $2,250≈ £2,036≈ €2,318Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  48. M. C. Escher, Reptilien, Offsetdruck
    Reptilien
    Print (other)
    Darstellungsmaße ca. 38 x 44 cm
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 4017
    €200≈ $200≈ £169HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
  49. M. C. Escher, "Tag und Nacht", Farboffset
    "Tag und Nacht"
    Print (other)
    Darstellungsmaße ca. 45,5 x 79 cm
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 4016
    €800≈ $801≈ £677HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
  50. M. C. Escher, Auf der Treppe, Lithographie
    Auf der Treppe
    Lithograph
    Darstellungsmaße ca. 47 x 27,5 cm
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 4014
    €110≈ $110≈ £93HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗

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