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Josef Albers
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Josef Albers
- Homage to the Square: Rising
- signed, titled and dated 1963 on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 76 by 76cm.; 30 by 30in.
Provenance
Sydney Janis Gallery, New York
Dunkelman Gallery, Toronto
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Dunkelman Gallery, Toronto
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the orange pigment is brighter and more vibrant, and the yellow pigment is slightly deeper and richer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is a vertical media accretion towards the lower left corner of the yellow square (visible in the catalogue illustration). Extremely close inspection reveals some very light surface dirt along all four edges in the white margins of pigment. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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."