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Josef Albers
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Homage to the Square
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 67
- oil on masonite
- 18 by 18 in. 45.7 by 45.7 cm.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Galerie Denis René, Paris
PaceWildenstein Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2003
Galerie Denis René, Paris
PaceWildenstein Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2003
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Denis René, Espace Marais, Homage to the Square, March - May, 1997
Paris, Galerie Denis René, Espace Marais, Arp/Albers: Rencontre de deux amis, April - June 2002
Paris, Galerie Denis René, Espace Marais, Arp/Albers: Rencontre de deux amis, April - June 2002
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The surface is bright, fresh and clean. There is some light surface dirt along the white border and some subtle inconsistencies to the paint layer, which appears original to the work's condition. There is one pinpoint spot at the bottom left and one in the upper right of the center square that fluoresce darkly under Ultraviolet light inspection and appear to be the result of extremely minor retouching. 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.