Josef Albers

Howard W. Thomas Collection
North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, gift of Anne Wall Thomas from the collection of Howard W. Thomas, 1981
Sotheby's New York, July 14, 1994, lot 459
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Two Hundred Years of the Visual Arts in North Carolina, North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, September 12-October 24, 1976

Two Hundred Years of the Visual Arts in North Carolina, exh. cat., North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, 1976, p. 137 (for the present lot illustrated)

Overall in good condition. When viewed in person, the wood and leather present with a richer and warmer color than in the catalogue illustration. This chair is very slightly darker in color than lot 41. The wood surfaces present with minor surface scratches, abrasions, light surface soiling, minor stains and a few discolorations consistent with age and gentle use. The proper left upper corner of the backrest with an old restoration and the underside of the seat with evidences of glue from an old reinforcement, which don’t affect the solidity of the chair. The lower portion of the chair with a few expected stains and evidence of wear. The leather has been replaced in a manner which is consistent with the original and presents with very minor surface scratches and light surface soiling consistent with gentle use. The chair has retained its original brass tacks. A rare and elegant design by Josef Albers, previously in the collection of the North Carolina Museum of Art, en suite with lot 41.
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.

Sotheby's would like to thank the Albers Foundation for their assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.