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Lot 242
M.C. Escher "Padlock" Woodcut 1931
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
Maurits Cornelis "M.C." Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972). Woodcut on paper print titled "Padlock" from the series "Emblemata XXIV," ca. 1931. The work depicts a padlock with text above and below that reads "Repulsae Suspiciosae Torva Suboles [Repulsed by the Suspicious Scowl of the Underlings]" and "Van Kwade Trouw Het Beeld, Versperrend Naar Vermogen; In Onmin Eens Geteeld, In Achterdocht Getogen. [The image of bad faith, blocking the way as best as it can; once born in enmity, bred in suspicion." Pencil numbered 147/300 along the lower right.
Sight; height: 7 1/2 in x width: 6 1/2 in. Framed; height: 20 3/4 in x width: 19 3/4 in.
Sight; height: 7 1/2 in x width: 6 1/2 in. Framed; height: 20 3/4 in x width: 19 3/4 in.
Condition
There are no visible rips, losses, or restorations. The sheet is toned. Some light wear to the frame; framed under plexiglass; not inspected out of frame.
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