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Josef Albers
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Study for Homage to the Square: Late September
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 61; signed, titled and dated 1961 on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 40 by 40cm.; 15 3/4 by 15 3/4 in.
Provenance
The Pollock Gallery Limited, Toronto
Galerie Denise René, Paris
Sale: Phillips, New York, Contemporary Art, 14 November 2000, Lot 244
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Galerie Denise René, Paris
Sale: Phillips, New York, Contemporary Art, 14 November 2000, Lot 244
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the second square from the centre tends more to sunflower yellow, the third square from the centre tends more to caramel, and the outer square to light brown in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There are two light handling marks at the centre of the left edge (visible in the catalogue illustration). There are a few minute pinprick-sized specks of surface dirt to the central square. There are several small media accretions around the white border. There is some light wear to the four corner tips and in a few places to the extreme edges. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings by Josef Albers currently being prepared by the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation