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JOSEF ALBERS (1888-1976)
Study for Homage to the Square: Earth Glow
Details
JOSEF ALBERS (1888-1976)
Study for Homage to the Square: Earth Glow
signed with the artist's monogram and dated 'A63' (lower right); signed, titled and dated 'Study for Homage to the Square: "Earth Glow" Albers 1963' (on the reverse)
oil on Masonite
23 7⁄8 x 23 7/8in. (60.7 x 60.7cm.)
Painted in 1963
Study for Homage to the Square: Earth Glow
signed with the artist's monogram and dated 'A63' (lower right); signed, titled and dated 'Study for Homage to the Square: "Earth Glow" Albers 1963' (on the reverse)
oil on Masonite
23 7⁄8 x 23 7/8in. (60.7 x 60.7cm.)
Painted in 1963
Provenance
Lee V. Eastman Collection, New York (acquired directly from the artist).
His sale, Christie’s New York, 9 November 2005, lot 211.
Richard Green, London.
Acquired from the above in 2010, and thence by descent to the present owner.
His sale, Christie’s New York, 9 November 2005, lot 211.
Richard Green, London.
Acquired from the above in 2010, and thence by descent to the present owner.
Further Details
This work will be included in the Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings by Josef Albers currently being prepared by the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation under number JAAF 1963.1.113.
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