- 136
Josef Albers
Estimate
160,000 - 250,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Josef Albers
- Study for Homage to the Square: Orangery
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 61; signed, titled, dated 1961 and variously inscribed on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 81.2 by 81.2cm.; 32 by 32in.
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1963
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1963
Exhibited
New York, Sidney Janis Gallery, Albers, 1963
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Only visible upon extremely close inspection, there is very light craquelure in the orange pigment and a small number of scattered tiny isolated fly spots in places. Examination under ultra-violet light reveals a small spot of retouching above the centre of the left edge and a further few tiny isolated specks elsewhere, as well as intermittent short strokes that floresce along the outer edges of the second inner square. All retouchings are likely inherent to the artist's working process.
"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
“On my Homage to the Square: choice of colours used, as well as their order, is aimed at interaction – influencing and changing each other forth and back. Though the underlying symmetrical and quasi-concentric order of squares remains the same in all paintings, these same squares group or single themselves, connect and separate in many different ways. All this, to proclaim colour autonomy.” The artist quoted in: Getulio Alviani, Josef Albers, Milan 1988, p. 105.