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Josef Albers
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Study for Homage to the Square: Coming Up
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 57; signed, titled and dated 1957 on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 22 by 22 in. 55.9 by 55.9 cm.
Provenance
Ines Amor, Mexico (gift of the artist)
Rachel Adler Fine Art, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1998
Rachel Adler Fine Art, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1998
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling toward the edges, resulting in some dirt accretions to the white border. There are two pinpoint white spots, one in the top of the brown and one in the top of the orange, and a few black accretions. There are scattered spots which fluoresce brightly under Ultraviolet light inspection, but there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
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.
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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.