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Josef Albers
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Study for Homage to the Square: Lone Dawn
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 62; signed, titled and dated 1962 on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 24 by 24 in. 64 by 64 cm.
- Executed in 1962.
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, January 27, 1966, lot 2
Private Collection, San Diego
Sotheby's, New York, November 15, 2000, lot 369
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, January 27, 1966, lot 2
Private Collection, San Diego
Sotheby's, New York, November 15, 2000, lot 369
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is an inch and a half diagonal abrasion at the bottom left corner in the outer band. There are two spot accretions in the center yellow, one at the bottom right of the outer band and at the top of the middle band on the left. There is a one inch spot at the upper right corner that fluoresces darkly under Ultraviolet light inspection and appears to be the result 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.