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M. C. Escher

Dutch · 1898–1972 · Painter, Printmaker

Maurits Cornelis Escher was a Dutch graphic artist who made woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints, many of which were inspired by mathematics. Despite wide popular interest,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. M. C. Escher, Eye, 1946, Mezzotint, on Van Gelder Zonen laid paper, with full marginsEyePhillips · $72,500≈ £56,526≈ €65,274Sign up to see
  2. M. C. Escher, Belvedere (Bool 426), 1958, Lithograph on wove paper with Holland watermarkBelvedere (Bool 426)Bonhams · $51,200≈ £41,988≈ €49,718Sign up to see
  3. M. C. Escher, Ascending and Descending, 1960, Lithograph, on wove paper, with full marginsAscending and DescendingPhillips · $50,000≈ £39,191≈ €43,074Sign up to see

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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. ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. M. C. Escher, DAG EN NACHT (Day and Night), 1938, Pencil signed "M
    DAG EN NACHT (Day and Night), 1938
    Drawing
    39.2 x 67.6 cm
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 197
    $32,500≈ £28,276≈ €32,526HammerSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. M. C. Escher, Plakat
    Plakat
    Falzmaße ca. 54 x 31 cm
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 4015
    €110≈ $110≈ £93HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
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About M. C. Escher

Maurits Cornelis Escher was a 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.

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