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Josef Albers
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Homage to the Square: Earth and Air
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 65; signed, titled and dated 1965 on the reverse
- oil on Masonite
- 40 by 40 in. 101.6 by 101.6 cm.
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Italy (acquired from the above circa 1970)
Sotheby’s, New York, 15 November 2006, Lot 184 (consigned by the above)
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, Italy (acquired from the above circa 1970)
Sotheby’s, New York, 15 November 2006, Lot 184 (consigned by the above)
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Krefeld, Galerie Denise René-Hans Mayer, Josef Albers, Spring 1967
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The white painted area is lightly soiled. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, areas in the inner square and along the right side of the grey square fluoresce darkly and appear to have benefited from restoration. 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.
Catalogue Note
"Instead of art I have taught philosophy. Though technique for me is a big word, I never have taught how to paint. All my doing was to make people to see."
Josef Albers