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Josef Albers
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Never Before (Danilowitz 231)
- Screenprint in colors
- images: 304 by 304 mm 12 by 12 in
- sheets: 482 by 508 mm 19 by 20 in
The portfolio, comprising 12 screenprints in color, colophon, title page, four pages with text written by the artist and seven interleaving sheets, 1976, each signed in pencil, inscribed 'a PP', the prints on Arches 88 paper, the colophon, title page, text pages and interleaving sheets on Japanese Masa Paper, with the blindstamp of the printer and publisher, Tyler Graphics, Inc., Bedford Village, New York, contained in the original slipcase and portfolio box (12 prints)
Condition
The prints are in good condition, with the full sheets and fresh colors. Time-stain at the extreme sheet edges of prints a, b, c, f and j.
Condition notes particular to individual prints include:
B. The ink is unevenly applied in the center of the image.
C: The verso, with minor surface soiling.
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.