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Josef Albers
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Albers
- White Line Squares I and II: Four Prints (Danilowitz 171.2, 171.5, 171.7 and 172.1)
- lithographs printed in colors
- images: 398 by 398 mm 15 5/8 by 15 5/8 in
- sheets: 525 by 525 mm 20 5/8 by 20 5/8 in
Four lithographs printed in colors, 1966, each initialed in pencil, dated, three titled, each variously numbered and inscribed, from the editions of 125, on Arches wove paper, published by Tyler Graphics, New York, framed (4 prints)
Condition
The lot contains:
WLS II: initialed in pencil, dated, titled, numbered 92/125
WLS V: initialed in pencil, dated, titled, inscribed 'Printer's Proof'
WLS VII: initialed in pencil, dated, inscribed 'OK' (the right to print proof)
WLS IX: initialed in pencil, dated, titled, numbered 24/125
The prints are in good condition, the full sheets. WLS V and WLS IX with 1/4 inch wide bands of discoloration across the top and bottom sheet edges, respectively. The sheets of WLS V and IX are light-stained.
Condition notes for WLS VII:
There is a one inch pencil mark at the bottom sheet edge at right. In the top sheet edge at right, an unobtrusive one inch crease. The verso with tiny, unobtrusive fox marks in the bottom left quadrant of the sheet (not showing through).
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.