Description
Maurits Cornelis (M.C.) Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972), "Ascending and Descending," 1960, lithograph on wove paper, signed in pencil lower right, inscribed III, edition 31/108, cat ref: Bool, 435, image: 14"h x 11.25"w, overall (with frame): 26.75"h x 22.75"w. Provenance: Collection of Professor Kurt Servos, Menlo Park, California (by descent); Purchased directly from the artist (Dr. Servos was a friend of Escher).
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