Lot 17
Josef Albers
(American/German, 1888-1976)
Homage to the Square: Edition Keller Ia-Ik (complete portfolio of ten screenprints, with text and portfolio case), 1970
Sale 1328 - Prints and Multiples
Apr 25, 2024 10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$60,000 - $80,000

Sold for $146,050

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Josef Albers
(American/German, 1888-1976)
Homage to the Square: Edition Keller Ia-Ik (complete portfolio of ten screenprints, with text and portfolio case), 1970
screenprints on Hahnemühle Buttenboard paper
each signed, titled, dated, inscribed EK, and numbered 122/125 in pencil; numbered 122 in pencil on the justification page
Each: 13 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches.
Property from an Estate, Highland Park, Illinois
Published by Josef Keller Verlag, Starnberg; printed by Herbert Geier, Ingolstadt

Provenance:
Alan Cristea Gallery, London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2000

Literature:
Danilowitz 203.1-10
Condition Report
Each framed under glass: 22 3/4 x 22 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches.
Each sheet: 21 5/8 x 21 5/8 inches.
With original text and portfolio case: 22 3/4 x 22 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches.

Condition Report:
 
Each hinged to backmat in two places along upper edge of sheet verso; approximately three pinpoint brown stains [two on Id and one on Ig]; each appears to be in overall good condition with bright, fresh colors.
 
Portfolio case: heavy surface dirt to exterior with wear to edges, with some loss.
Text: Minor surface dirt; scattered pinpoint brown stains.
 
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