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Josef Albers
Estimate
65,000 - 75,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Josef Albers
- Study to Homage to the Square 'In and Out' I
- signed with the artist's initial and dated 59; signed, titled and dated 1959 on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 40 by 40cm.; 15 3/4 by 15 3/4 in.
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Galerie Denise René, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1990
Galerie Denise René, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1990
Exhibited
New York, The American Federation of Arts, The Creative Process, 1962-1963
Literature
Getulio Alviani, Josef Albers, Milan 1988, p. 196, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the outer green area is less blue in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Examination under ultra-violet light reveals several spots of retouching in the grey painted areas.
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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."