Lot 171
- 171
Josef Albers
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Homage to the Square
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 62
- oil on masonite
- 24 by 24 in. 61 by 61 cm.
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1992
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1992
Exhibited
New York, Sidney Janis Gallery, Albers, October 1989
New York, Sidney Janis Gallery, Who Framed Modern Art or The Quantitative Life of Roger Rabbit, January - February 1991, cat. no. 17, n.p., illustrated in color
New York, Sidney Janis Gallery, Who Framed Modern Art or The Quantitative Life of Roger Rabbit, January - February 1991, cat. no. 17, n.p., illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. A thin layer of varnish has been applied by the artist and there is a light surface soiling throughout. There are pinpoint media and spot accretions. Upon close inspection, there is a faint diagonal accretion in the central green square. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, the lower right corner fluoresces lightly, a possible result of the artist's varnish not being applied to this area, and does not appear to be the result of restoration. Framed.
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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.