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Josef Albers
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Construction on Gray
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 37-48; signed, titled, dated '37-48 and inscribed first painting of 1937 damaged; this a repetition in actual size of 1948 on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 19 1/4 by 23 3/8 in. 48.9 by 59.4 cm.
- Executed in 1937-1948.
Provenance
Acquired by the previous owner directly from the artist
By descent to the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Artist's Gallery, Josef Albers, December 1938
New York, Egan Gallery, Albers: Paintings in Black, Grey, White, January – February 1949
New York, Egan Gallery, Albers: Paintings in Black, Grey, White, January – February 1949
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is scattered evidence of light handling and wear. There is a small area of very light discoloration 8 3/4 inches from the left and 10 inches from the top. There are a few scattered minute pinpoint accretions as well as scattered pinpoint spots which fluoresce darkly under ultraviolet light. Framed in a painted white frame.
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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.