Estimate: $300 - $500
Price Realized: $832 Includes buyer's premium
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
Josef Albers was a German-born American artist and educator who made significant contributions to 20th-century art, particularly in the fields of color theory and abstract art. He is best known for his series "Homage to the Square," in which he explored the interactions of color through the repetition of nested squares. Albers' work was groundbreaking in its exploration of perception, challenging viewers to reconsider how they perceive and interpret color. His teachings at the Bauhaus and later at Black Mountain College and Yale University profoundly influenced generations of artists, emphasizing experimentation, systematic inquiry, and the importance of understanding color relationships. Albers' legacy lies in his innovative approach to color theory, his impact as an educator, and his enduring influence on the development of modern and contemporary art.
