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Lot 230 · The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: Jewelry (II)

Isocaëder, twenty sided tin with shells

Maurits Cornelis Escher

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Estimate
€400–€500 hammer ≈ $486–$608
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: Jewelry (II), New York · 9 June 2004
Dimensions
Diameter 125 mm
Record ID
TB-2026-4636024
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Maurits Cornelis Escher, Isocaëder, twenty sided tin with shells. Christie's, 9 Jun 2004, lot 230. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4636024.

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Maurits Cornelis Escher, Isocaëder, twenty sided tin with shells. Christie's, 9 Jun 2004, lot 230. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4636024.

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From the same sale The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: Jewelry (II) · Jun 2004

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Pair of Turquoise, Rock Crystal and Diamond "Alhambra" Ear Pendants… A PAIR OF TURQUOISE, ROCK CRYSTAL AND DIAMOND "ALHAMBRA" EAR PENDANTS, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS $5,000–$7,000
A Sapphire and Diamond Ring, by de Grisogono A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, BY DE GRISOGONO $7,000–$10,000
A Diamond and Gold "Nautilus" Wristwatch, by Patek Philippe A DIAMOND AND GOLD "NAUTILUS" WRISTWATCH, BY PATEK PHILIPPE $4,000–$6,000
A Diamond and Cultured Pearl Bracelet, by House of Taylor A DIAMOND AND CULTURED PEARL BRACELET, BY HOUSE OF TAYLOR $5,000–$7,000
Two Diamond and Sapphire Elephant Rings TWO DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE ELEPHANT RINGS $1,500–$2,000
A Colored Diamond Line Bracelet A COLORED DIAMOND LINE BRACELET $40,000–$60,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Maurits Cornelis Escher One plate, from De Vreeselijke Avonturen van Scholastica $1,280 Bonhams, Jan 2025
Maurits Cornelis Escher [no title recorded] Dorotheum, Apr 2026
Maurits Cornelis Escher Flint, from Emblemata Bonhams, Mar 2025
Maurits Cornelis Escher Icosaeder Christie's, Sep 2010
Maurits Cornelis Escher Sky and water, Woodcut PASAREL, Sep 2020
Maurits Cornelis Escher Regular planefilling (Regelmatige vlakverdeling I) (Bool 416 Christie's, Dec 2001
Maurits Cornelis Escher Isocaëder, twenty-sided tin with shells Christie's, Dec 1998
Maurits Cornelis Escher Palm Tree, pl. VI, from XXIV Emblemata Bonhams, Jun 2025

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