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Josef Albers
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Study to Homage to the Square: May
- incised with the artist's monogram and date 56; signed, titled and dated '56 on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 17 1/2 by 17 1/2 in. 44.5 by 44.5 cm.
Provenance
Patricia Smith, Noank, Connecticut
Acquired by the present owner from the above circa 1990
Acquired by the present owner from the above circa 1990
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The painted surface has a sight texture, due to the artist's application of the medium. There is some minor discoloration and darkening to the exterior white border and in the grooves within the painted surface, likely due to the varnish applied by the artist. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is a pinpoint area of retouching in the upper right of the grey square and some very minor, scattered retouches along the perimeter of the board. 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.