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Josef Albers
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Naples Yellow Center + 2 Green + Black
- signed with the artist's initial, dated 48 and variously inscribed; signed, titled and dated '48 on the reverse
- oil on board
- 65 by 50cm.; 25 5/8 by 19 3/4 in.
Provenance
Black Mountain College, North Carolina (a gift from the artist in 1949)
The Contemporaries Gallery, New York
Galerie Teufel, Cologne
Private collects ion
Sale: Christies, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 5 December 2005, Lot 31
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
The Contemporaries Gallery, New York
Galerie Teufel, Cologne
Private collects ion
Sale: Christies, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 5 December 2005, Lot 31
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Sidney Janis Gallery, Albers: Paintings Titled ‘Varients’, 1949
Durham, Duke University Art Gallery; Asheville, Pack Memorial Library; Charlotte, Mint Museum; Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina, Josef Albers, 1949
Durham, Duke University Art Gallery; Asheville, Pack Memorial Library; Charlotte, Mint Museum; Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina, Josef Albers, 1949
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the original is much more varied and contrasting.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is scattered light wear along the outer edges of the exposed white border with light discolouration that has occured over t.mes
. There are some minor isolated surface irregularities which are in keeping with the artist's working process. The work fluoresces slightly unevenly under ultra-violet light due to the nature of the artist's materials however there is no evidence of any retouching.
"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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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."