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Josef Albers
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Study to Homage to the Square: In and Out
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 59; signed, titled and dated 1959 on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 30 by 30 in. 76.2 by 76.2 cm.
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York (acquired from the artist 1964)
Martin Grossman, New York
Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Ltd., New York
Collection of H.B. Frank (acquired from the above in 1970)
Galleria Levi, Milan
Private Collection, Milan
Private Collection, Milan
Galleria D'Arte Moderna Il Castello Srl, Milan
Waddington Galleries, London
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2002
Martin Grossman, New York
Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Ltd., New York
Collection of H.B. Frank (acquired from the above in 1970)
Galleria Levi, Milan
Private Collection, Milan
Private Collection, Milan
Galleria D'Arte Moderna Il Castello Srl, Milan
Waddington Galleries, London
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2002
Exhibited
Katonah Gallery, Albers, April - May 1962 (not included in catalogue)
Zürich, Gimpel & Hanover Galerie; London, Gimpel Fils Gallery, Josef Albers: Homage to the Square, June - October 1965, cat. no. 13
Zürich, Gimpel & Hanover Galerie; London, Gimpel Fils Gallery, Josef Albers: Homage to the Square, June - October 1965, cat. no. 13
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is a evidence of wear and handling in the white margins. There is an 1/8 inch area of paint loss located at the extreme upper right corner. Ultra violet light inspection reveals an 1/8 inch spot of inpainting located 1/2 inch from the top edge and 1/2 inch from the right edge. There are also a 1/2 and 1/4 inch line of inpainting located in the area 2 1/2 inches from the left edge and 14 1/2 iches from the bottom edge. Framed.
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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.