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Josef Albers
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Homage to the Square: Heavy and Bright Under Veil
signed with the artist's monogram and dated 64; signed, titled and dated 1964 on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 40.1 by 40.1cm.; 15 3/4 by 15 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Beyeler, Basel
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although they are brighter and more saturated in the original. The outer orange section has a warmer tone and the outer brown is more prominent and differentiated from the orange surrounding it.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is light wear to the corners and in some places along the extreme edges, as well as a further spot of light wear to the bottom right-hand corner of the centre square. There is a very light rub mark to the extreme bottom right corner and one to the orange paint towards the centre of the right-hand edge. Examination under ultra-violet light reveals areas that fluoresce to the white paint in the upper right hand corner and in places along the left, right and bottom edges.
"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."