M. C. Escher (1898–1972)
M. C. Escher is a Dutch artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $35,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by M. C. Escher sold in 2019 for $106,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View M. C. Escher on OpeningBid →What is a M. C. Escher work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a M. C. Escher work is $35,000.
The median M. C. Escher print sells for $37,500 across 34 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) M. C. Escher prints typically sell for $22,500–$65,625 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 38 | $37,500†‡ | $187,500 | 89.5% | 2022-09-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $22,500–$65,625 | $43,750 | $106,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $110–$35,000†‡ | $21,250†‡ | $50,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $187,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $106,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a M. C. Escher worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a M. C. Escher work is $35,000. The median M. C. Escher print sells for $37,500 across 34 lots. Small (under 50 cm) M. C. Escher prints typically sell for $22,500–$65,625 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a M. C. Escher print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a M. C. Escher print is $37,500. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is M. C. Escher's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a M. C. Escher print is $187,500.
What is the average price of a small M. C. Escher print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small M. C. Escher print (small (under 50 cm)) is $43,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is M. C. Escher's auction record?
M. C. Escher's auction record is $187,500, set in 2019.
See the full M. C. Escher record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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