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    Lot 254

    JOSEF ALBERS

    Gray Instrumentation II, Mount Kisco, New York, Tyler Graphics, 1975 (D. 228.1-12)

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    USD 7,768

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    USD 7,000 - USD 10,000

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    JOSEF ALBERS
    Gray Instrumentation II, Mount Kisco, New York, Tyler Graphics, 1975 (D. 228.1-12)
    the complete set of 12 signed, titled and numbered screenprints in colors, hors-texte, title page, text and justification, on Arches 88 all rag mould-made, text pages on Japanese Masa Dosa, all titled sequentially 'A-L', copy 16 of 36 (there were also 10 artist's proofs), all with the publisher's blindstamps, with full margins, loose (as issued), pale light- and time staining, the colors slightly attenuated, pale staining at the edges of the images, minor surface soiling and soft creasing at the extreme margin edges, otherwise all apparently in very good condition, one examined out of the frame, original grey portfolio box with black printed text on the spine and black slipcase (very minor wear). 520 x 512 mm.
    album +12

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