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Josef Albers
Estimate
220,000 - 320,000 EUR
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Study for Homage to the Square: "Oracle"
- signé de l'initiale et daté 61; signé, titré, inscrit et daté 1961 au dos
- huile sur isorel
- 81,3 x 81,3 cm; 32 x 32 in.
- Exécuté en 1961.
Provenance
The Estate of Josef Albers
The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Edward Totah Gallery, Londres
Galerie Arditti, Paris
Collection particulière, Palm Beach
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel
The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Edward Totah Gallery, Londres
Galerie Arditti, Paris
Collection particulière, Palm Beach
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Dallas, Dallas Museum of Fine Arts; San Francisco, Museum of Modern Art; Los Angeles, University of Southern California; Berkeley, University of California; Detroit, General Motors Styling Center, Interaction of Color: A Presentation of Paintings and the Color Theory of Josef Albers, 14 juin 1963 – 28 février 1964
Hartford, Austin Arts Center, Trinity College, The Art of Josef Albers, 19 avril - 7 mai 1965; catalogue, no. 22
New York, Sidney Janis Gallery, Albers, 5 octobre - 31 octobre 1989
Londres, Waddington Galleries, Josef Albers Paintings, 1 avril – 2 mai 2009; catalogue, no. 21, p. 49, illustré en couleurs
Hartford, Austin Arts Center, Trinity College, The Art of Josef Albers, 19 avril - 7 mai 1965; catalogue, no. 22
New York, Sidney Janis Gallery, Albers, 5 octobre - 31 octobre 1989
Londres, Waddington Galleries, Josef Albers Paintings, 1 avril – 2 mai 2009; catalogue, no. 21, p. 49, illustré en couleurs
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is deeper, especially the green.
The work is in a metallic frame.
Under raking light, there is a small horizontal area of imperfection, inherent to the masonite chosen by the artist for the work, it does not fluoresce under Ultra Violet light inspection.
Under Ultra Violet light inspection, there is a dot of retouching that fluoresces on the white paint by the left and right corners.
This work is in very good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."