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Josef Albers
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Study for hommage to the square
siglato e datato 70; intitolato e iscritto sul retro
- olio su masonite
- cm 60x60
Provenance
Edward Totah Gallery, Londra
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario negli anni Settanta
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario negli anni Settanta
Literature
G. Alviani, Josef Albers, Milano 1988, pag. 183, illustrato a colori
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There is a minor and unobtrusive trace of an old superficial scratch by the right upper margin of the third square, visible under UV 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
Il tratto distintivo di ogni Homage to the Square non risiede nell'asettica conformità ad una regola, bensì nell'energia magnetica che irradia, nella forza evocativa, nella sincerità e nell'autenticità conferitegli dal rigore morale del suo artefice e dal suo profondo rispetto per l'arte come attività eminentemente umana, dalla quale dipende la crescita dell'individuo e lo sviluppo della società.
M. Pierini, 'A spiritual documentation of Life', in Josef Albers, Milano 2011, pag.32