What was M.C. Escher famous for?

M.C. Escher was famous for his work as a printmaker. A master of illusion, Escher was famed for his graphic prints featuring infinite staircases, twisted perspectives and self-replicating animals. Some of his most well-known works include Relativity, Waterfall, Drawing Hands and Ascending and Descending. Shop a diverse assortment of M.C. Escher art on 1stDibs.

How much is M.C. Escher's art worth?

How much M.C. Escher's art is worth depends on its type, size, condition and other factors. In 2022, one of his Reptiles (Bool 327) prints sold for a record-setting $765,000 at an auction in New York City. Famed for his graphic prints featuring infinite staircases, twisted perspectives and self-replicating animals, Escher was a master of illusion in more ways than one. His pictures aren’t simply puzzles designed to play tricks on the brain; they stretch our powers of perception and encourage us to cultivate a natural curiosity and playfulness about the world around us. If you own an Escher piece, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer to learn more about its potential value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of M.C. Escher art.

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John KilduffMC Escher Car Chase, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2018

$7,850

H 42 in W 30 in D 1.5 in

MC Escher Car Chase, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By John Kilduff

Located in Yardley, PA

Painting of a car chase in Los Angeles with a little MC Esher influence. Oil, spray paint and

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Oil

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(after) M. C. EscherDutch Artist MC Escher Limited Edition Colorful Wool Tapestry Art Rug Horses, c.1980s

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H 66.93 in W 94.89 in D 0.6 in

Dutch Artist MC Escher Limited Edition Colorful Wool Tapestry Art Rug Horses

Located in Surfside, FL

mezzotints. Despite wide popular interest, Escher was for long somewhat neglected in the art world, even in

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1980s Abstract Geometric More Art

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Wool

Shepard FaireyPost-Punk Flower (Red) (Iconic, Psychedelic Surrealism, MC Escher, Minimalism), 2022

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H 18 in W 12 in

Post-Punk Flower (Red) (Iconic, Psychedelic Surrealism, MC Escher, Minimalism)

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Kansas City, MO

U.S. presidential election for his Barack Obama "Hope" poster. The Institute of Contemporary Art

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2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Screen

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Original M.C. Esher Black Light poster ''Dream'' 1960s

$3,265

H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 0.79 in

Original M.C. Esher Black Light poster ''Dream'' 1960s

By M.C. Escher

Located in Den Haag, NL

Unique and original very rare Black Light poster M.C. Escher After M.C.Escher Wood Engraving Dream 1935 . The poster still has its Bright colors and with the Black Light on ,its ...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Posters

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Paper

Maurits Cornelis EscherThree Worlds - Lithograph by Maurits Cornelis Escher - 1955, 1955

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H 14.26 in W 9.73 in D 0.04 in

Three Worlds - Lithograph by Maurits Cornelis Escher - 1955

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph realized in December 1955. Hand signed and VAEVO ( (=Vernieuwing van Opvoeding en Onderwijs beweging (Upbringing and Education Renewal Movement) lower left. This impress...

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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Pair of Lamps Black and White MC Maurits Cornelis Escher. Italy, 1980s

$5,343 / set

H 26.38 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Lamps Black and White MC Maurits Cornelis Escher. Italy, 1980s

By M.C. Escher

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rare pair of table or bedside lamps tribute to the artist MC Maurits Cornelis Escher decored black and white with iconic works of the artist. Famous design like Piero Fornasetti. Ni...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Maurits Cornelis EscherStars/Sterren - Woodcut by Maurits Cornelis Escher - 1948, 1948

$99,742

H 12.6 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in

Stars/Sterren - Woodcut by Maurits Cornelis Escher - 1948

Located in Roma, IT

Woodcut print realized by Escher in 1948. Hand signed in pencil and annotated in pencil lower right "eigen druck". Monogrammed and dated in the plate "MCE/X-'48 upper right. One o...

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