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Josef Albers
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 GBP
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Study for Homage to the Square, R-III E.B.
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 70; signed, titled, dated 1970 and variously inscribed on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 81 by 81cm.; 31 7/8 by 31 7/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Beyeler, Basel
Private Collection (acquired directly from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner in the 70s
Literature
Basel, Galerie Beyeler; Paris, Galerie Melki, Albers, 1973, p. 19, no. 10, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the smaller two squares are slightly brighter in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Some very light spots of discolouration have occurred overtime and are visible in the white border along the extreme outer edges. Visible only when examined under ultraviolet light, there are tiny spots of restoration scattered in the white margins along the extreme outer edges.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."