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Josef Albers
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Study for Homage to the Square
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 61
- oil on commercially prepared aluminum artist’s panel
- 19 7/8 by 19 7/8 in. 50.5 by 50.5 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection
Christie's, London, 6 April 1989, Lot 577
Private Collection
Private Collection, Europe
Christie's, London, 25 June 2004, Lot 175
Vedovi Gallery, Paris and Brussels
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Christie's, London, 6 April 1989, Lot 577
Private Collection
Private Collection, Europe
Christie's, London, 25 June 2004, Lot 175
Vedovi Gallery, Paris and Brussels
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are several pinpoint media accretions scattered throughout the white outer border likely inherent to the artist’s working method and from the time of execution. Under very close inspection, several pinpoint spot accretions are visible, most notably in the black square and a ½-inch linear accretion on the upper, inner edge of the inner gray square just left of center. Under extremely close inspection and under raking light, there is very fine vertical and horizontal hairline craquelure visible on the outer gray squares and at the upper third of the composition. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
"Instead of art I have taught philosophy. Though technique for me is a big word, I never have taught how to paint. All my doing was to make people to see."
Josef Albers