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                  • ALBERS, JOSEF (1888-1976) "EK ID" 1970
                    Nov. 23, 2024

                    ALBERS, JOSEF (1888-1976) "EK ID" 1970

                    Est: -

                    ALBERS, JOSEF (1888-1976) "EK ID" 1970 Colour silkscreen on cardboard, from "Homage to the Square", monogrammed, dated, titled and numbered, copy 37/125, WVZ Danilowitz 203/4, HxW: 55/55 cm. Slight traces of age, frame, hxw: 59/59 cm. Provenance: Important private collection of modern art in North Rhine-Westphalia.

                    Auktionshaus Eppli
                  • ALBERS, Josef (*1888 Bottrop; †1976 New Haven),
                    Nov. 23, 2024

                    ALBERS, Josef (*1888 Bottrop; †1976 New Haven),

                    Est: -

                    ALBERS, Josef (*1888 Bottrop; †1976 New Haven), Farb-Serigraphie, "KV-RW", li. unten betit., num. 91/200, re. unten monogr. und dat. (19)67, Blattmaß 43 x 43 cm, Knickfalten

                    zeitGenossen Antiquitäten - Kunst - Design
                  • Albers, Josef
                    Nov. 22, 2024

                    Albers, Josef

                    Est: -

                    1888 Bottrop - 1976 New Haven/Connecticut. Nach dem Besuch der Kunstschule in Berlin u. Essen, Studium und Lehrender am Bauhaus Weimar und Dessau, Flucht in die USA, Rektor der Kunsthochschule Black Mountain Collage u. Yale University. Farbsiebdruck. Ives-Sillman Vice Versa II. 1971. U.r. mit Bleistift monogr. u. 71(19) dat. U.l. 72/100 num. u. I-S VVII bez. Blindstempel: Scirocco Screenprints. 31,5 x 64 cm. (48 x 81 cm). R. Guter Zustand. Lit.: 1,14.

                    Peege Auktionshaus
                  • Josef Albers, Homage to the Square - Dimly reflected, 2006
                    Nov. 21, 2024

                    Josef Albers, Homage to the Square - Dimly reflected, 2006

                    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

                    Josef Albers, German/American 1888-1976, Homage to the Square - Dimly reflected, 2006; chromolithograph on thin wove, printed in the UK by Artizan Editions with the cooperation of the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, after the original oil of 1963, sheet: 50 x 50 cm, (framed) (ARR)

                    Roseberys
                  • Josef Albers, Homage to the Square- Nocturne, 2006
                    Nov. 21, 2024

                    Josef Albers, Homage to the Square- Nocturne, 2006

                    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

                    Josef Albers, German/American 1888-1976, Homage to the Square- Nocturne, 2006; chromolithograph on thin wove, printed in the UK by Artizan Editions with the cooperation of the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, after the original oil of 1951, sheet: 50 x 50 cm, (framed) (ARR)

                    Roseberys
                  • Josef Albers, Homage to the Square, 1979
                    Nov. 21, 2024

                    Josef Albers, Homage to the Square, 1979

                    Est: £1,800 - £2,200

                    Josef Albers, German/American 1888-1976, Homage to the Square, 1979; six chromo lithographs in colours on wove, numbered 50/250, 196/250, 50/250, 99/250, 84/250, 208/250, published by the Guggenheim Museum and Artist's rights society, New York and Paris, each sheet: 30 x 30 cm, (unframed) (8 including the two books) Note: together with the books 'Josef Albers - Small paintings' and Josef Albers ' Homage to the square'.

                    Roseberys
                  • Josef Albers, Homage to the Square, 1978
                    Nov. 21, 2024

                    Josef Albers, Homage to the Square, 1978

                    Est: £1,200 - £1,500

                    Josef Albers, German/American 1888-1976, Homage to the Square, 1978; four chromolithographs on wove, numbered 60/180, 18/180, 120/180, 130/180, published by Atlantis, Freiburg, each sheet: 33 x 33 cm, (unframed) (ARR) (6 including the two books) Note: together with a book 'Josef Albers - Small Paintings' and 'Homage to the square'

                    Roseberys
                  • Josef Albers Screenprint Poster
                    Nov. 20, 2024

                    Josef Albers Screenprint Poster

                    Est: $50 - $100

                    Josef Albers Screenprint Poster [The Critic and The Visual]. Measures 40 x 30 inches. VG/VG-EX condition with some light and small creases. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Estate collection of William Greenbaum, Gloucester, Massachusetts, Proprietor of William Greenbaum Fine Prints. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as condition can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.

                    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
                  • Josef Albers (1888 Bottrop - New Haven 1976) – I-S LXXIIIA
                    Nov. 18, 2024

                    Josef Albers (1888 Bottrop - New Haven 1976) – I-S LXXIIIA

                    Est: €3,000 - €5,000

                    Farbige Serigrafie auf Velin. (19)73. Ca. 44,5 x 44,5 cm (Blattgröße ca. 71 x 71 cm). Eines von 100 nummerierten Exemplaren. Monogrammiert und datiert unten rechts sowie betitelt unten links. Herausgegeben von Ives-Sillmann, Inc., New Haven/Connecticut, mit dem Blindstempel unten rechts. Danilowitz 218. Taxation: differenzbesteuert (VAT: Margin Scheme)

                    Karl & Faber
                  • JOSEF ALBERS, 'HOMAGE TO THE SQUARE: BETWEEN THE LINES', 1968 (AFTER)
                    Nov. 17, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS, 'HOMAGE TO THE SQUARE: BETWEEN THE LINES', 1968 (AFTER)

                    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

                    Artist: After, Josef Albers, German (1888 - 1976)Title: "Homage to the Square : Between the lines 1968" From New Paintings NY First editionYear: 1968 Medium: Screenprint Edition Size: Unknoun, presumed small edition Image Size: 7.5 x 7.5 Inches over all with borders: 8.5 x 10.5 inches Frame Size Approx.: 15 x 17 inches First Edition. Small oblong quarto. Thin catalogue for Albers's exhibition New Paintings at Sidney Janis, April 10 - May 4, 1968. Four "Homage to the Square" Josef Albers was an American-German artist best known for his iconic color square paintings, also know as his Homage to the Square series. These works, along with his writings, are considered invaluable contributions to color theory. “Simultaneous contrast is not just a curious optical phenomenon—it is the very heart of painting,” Albers once explained of color relationships. “Repeated experiments with adjacent colors will show that any ground subtracts its own hue from the colors which it carries and therefore influences.” Born on March 19, 1888 in Bottrop, Germany, he was a student of the famed colorist Johannes Itten at the Bauhaus in Weimar. Joining the Bauhaus in 1922 as a stained glass maker, he later became a professor at the Dessau location of the school in 1925. It was during this time that Albers took over Itten's course and co-taught with László Moholy-Nagy, alongside other members of the faculty Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinksy. Emigrating to the United States after the Nazi regime closed the Bauhaus school in 1933, Phillip Johnson, a curator at The Museum of Modern Art, found positions for both Albers and his wife Anni Albers at the experimental Black Mountain College in North Carolina. He served as the head of the painting program at the school from 1939–1949, teaching Cy Twombly and Robert Rauschenberg, among others. After his time at Black Mountain College, Albers became the head of the design program at Yale University during the 1950s. Published in 1963, his book Interaction of Color remains one of the most influential texts used in contemporary arts education. The artist died on March 25, 1976 in New Haven, CT at the age of 88. Today, Albers's works are held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Tate Gallery in London, among others. Condition Excellent

                    Art Lovers Anonymous Auctions
                  • Josef Albers (AMERICAN/GERMAN, 1888-1976) Screenprints on Mohawk Superfine Bristol Paper 1972, "Formulation: Articulation I", Two Works
                    Nov. 15, 2024

                    Josef Albers (AMERICAN/GERMAN, 1888-1976) Screenprints on Mohawk Superfine Bristol Paper 1972, "Formulation: Articulation I", Two Works

                    Est: $400 - $600

                    Portfolio I, Folders 4 & 8. From the edition of 1000, inscribed with the plate and folder number (on the verso), co-published by Ives-Sillman, Inc., New Haven and Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York and printed by Sirocco Screenprints. Catalogue Raisonne: Brenda Danilowitz, The Prints of Josef Albers : A Catalogue Raisonné, 1915-1976, New York 2001,pp. 193-198, Appendix C., illustrated in color (another example illustrated). Image size for folder 8 (red): H 6.25", W 17.25". Image size for folder 4 (yellow): H 12", W 14.25". Folder sizes: 15" x 20". Provenance: Property from a Birmingham, MI private collector.

                    DuMouchelles
                  • Josef Albers (AMERICAN/GERMAN, 1888-1976) Screenprints on Mohawk Superfine Bristol Paper 1972, "Formulation: Articulation I", Three Works
                    Nov. 15, 2024

                    Josef Albers (AMERICAN/GERMAN, 1888-1976) Screenprints on Mohawk Superfine Bristol Paper 1972, "Formulation: Articulation I", Three Works

                    Est: $500 - $700

                    Portfolio I, Folders 9 & 10. From the edition of 1000, inscribed with the plate and folder number (on the verso), co-published by Ives-Sillman, Inc., New Haven and Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York and printed by Sirocco Screenprints. Catalogue Raisonne: Brenda Danilowitz, The Prints of Josef Albers : A Catalogue Raisonné, 1915-1976, New York 2001,pp. 193-198, Appendix C., illustrated in color (another example illustrated). Provenance: Property from a Birmingham, MI private collector.

                    DuMouchelles
                  • Josef Albers (AMERICAN/GERMAN, 1888-1976) Screenprints on Mohawk Superfine Bristol Paper 1972, "Formulation: Articulation I", Two Works
                    Nov. 15, 2024

                    Josef Albers (AMERICAN/GERMAN, 1888-1976) Screenprints on Mohawk Superfine Bristol Paper 1972, "Formulation: Articulation I", Two Works

                    Est: $400 - $600

                    Image sizes: H 11.875", W 11.875". Full sheet size: H 15", W 40". Portfolio I, Folder 15. From the edition of 1000, inscribed with the plate and folder number (on the verso), co-published by Ives-Sillman, Inc., New Haven and Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York and printed by Sirocco Screenprints. Catalogue Raisonne: Brenda Danilowitz, The Prints of Josef Albers : A Catalogue Raisonné, 1915-1976, New York 2001,pp. 193-198, Appendix C., illustrated in color (another example illustrated). Provenance: Property from a Birmingham, MI private collector.

                    DuMouchelles
                  • Josef Albers (AMERICAN/GERMAN, 1888-1976) Screenprints on Mohawk Superfine Bristol Paper 1972, "Formulation: Articulation I", Two Prints
                    Nov. 15, 2024

                    Josef Albers (AMERICAN/GERMAN, 1888-1976) Screenprints on Mohawk Superfine Bristol Paper 1972, "Formulation: Articulation I", Two Prints

                    Est: $400 - $600

                    Portfolio I, Folder II. From the edition of 1000, inscribed with the plate and folder number (on the verso), co-published by Ives-Sillman, Inc., New Haven and Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York and printed by Sirocco Screenprints. Catalogue Raisonne: Brenda Danilowitz, The Prints of Josef Albers : A Catalogue Raisonné, 1915-1976, New York 2001,pp. 193-198, Appendix C., illustrated in color (another example illustrated). Provenance: Property from a Birmingham, MI private collector.

                    DuMouchelles
                  • Josef Albers, MM2
                    Nov. 13, 2024

                    Josef Albers, MM2

                    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

                    Josef Albers MM2 1961 ink on Strathmore image: 12.5 h x 16 w in (32 x 41 cm) sheet: 18.125 h x 23 w in (46 x 58 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge 'MM2 Albers 61'. This work is registered in the Albers Foundation archive as 1961.3.2. Provenance: Private Collection, PA | Rago, Post-War & Contemporary Art, 12 May 2012, Lot 503 | Brooke Alexander Gallery, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

                    Rago Arts and Auction Center
                  • Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 2, Folder 20 - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"
                    Nov. 12, 2024

                    Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 2, Folder 20 - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"

                    Est: $300 - $450

                    "Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 2, Folder 20" by Josef Albers, 1972 Unsigned Serigraph. Paper size is 15 x 40 inches, with an image size of 12 x 9 inches. The Serigraph is from an edition size of 1000 and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This double-page silkscreen print is part of a landmark portfolio book containing 127 silkscreens of Josef Albers' most iconic works, showcasing his groundbreaking explorations of color and form. Published in 1972 by Harry N. Abrams, the portfolio was printed by Albers’s Yale colleagues Norman Ives and Sewell Stillman, ensuring high fidelity to Albers’s vision. Produced in an edition of 1,000, each page features a central fold line as issued, maintaining the book’s structural integrity. This rare edition stands as a comprehensive collection of Albers’s influential studies, capturing his meticulous approach to color interaction.

                    DUMBO Auctions
                  • Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 1, Folder 31 - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"
                    Nov. 12, 2024

                    Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 1, Folder 31 - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"

                    Est: $300 - $450

                    "Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 1, Folder 31" by Josef Albers, 1972 Unsigned Serigraph. Paper size is 15 x 40 inches, with an image size of 8.5 x 13 inches. The Serigraph is from an edition size of 1000 and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This double-page silkscreen print is part of a landmark portfolio book containing 127 silkscreens of Josef Albers' most iconic works, showcasing his groundbreaking explorations of color and form. Published in 1972 by Harry N. Abrams, the portfolio was printed by Albers’s Yale colleagues Norman Ives and Sewell Stillman, ensuring high fidelity to Albers’s vision. Produced in an edition of 1,000, each page features a central fold line as issued, maintaining the book’s structural integrity. This rare edition stands as a comprehensive collection of Albers’s influential studies, capturing his meticulous approach to color interaction.

                    DUMBO Auctions
                  • Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 1, Folder 29 - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"
                    Nov. 12, 2024

                    Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 1, Folder 29 - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"

                    Est: $200 - $400

                    "Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 1, Folder 29" by Josef Albers, 1972 Unsigned Serigraph. Paper size is 15 x 40 inches, with an image size of 13 x 15.75 inches. The Serigraph is from an edition size of 1000 and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This double-page silkscreen print is part of a landmark portfolio book containing 127 silkscreens of Josef Albers' most iconic works, showcasing his groundbreaking explorations of color and form. Published in 1972 by Harry N. Abrams, the portfolio was printed by Albers’s Yale colleagues Norman Ives and Sewell Stillman, ensuring high fidelity to Albers’s vision. Produced in an edition of 1,000, each page features a central fold line as issued, maintaining the book’s structural integrity. This rare edition stands as a comprehensive collection of Albers’s influential studies, capturing his meticulous approach to color interaction.

                    DUMBO Auctions
                  • Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation IX - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"
                    Nov. 12, 2024

                    Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation IX - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"

                    Est: $400 - $600

                    "Formulation: Articulation IX" by Josef Albers, 1972 Unsigned Serigraph. Paper size is 15 x 40 inches, with an image size of 8.25 x 17 inches. The Serigraph is from an edition size of 1000 and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This double-page silkscreen print is part of a portfolio book featuring 127 of Josef Albers' most iconic works. Published by Harry N. Abrams in 1972 and printed by Albers' Yale colleagues, Norman Ives and Sewell Stillman, the portfolio was released in a limited edition of 1,000. The print, with a fold line down the center as issued, showcases Albers' mastery in color theory and geometric abstraction. Known for his "Homage to the Square" series, Albers' work in this portfolio highlights his innovative approach to exploring the interaction of colors and forms, making it a valuable piece for collectors and enthusiasts.

                    DUMBO Auctions
                  • Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation III - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"
                    Nov. 12, 2024

                    Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation III - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"

                    Est: $200 - $400

                    "Formulation: Articulation III" by Josef Albers, 1972 Unsigned Serigraph. Paper size is 15 x 40 inches, with an image size of 12 x 14.25 inches. The Serigraph is from an edition size of 1000 and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This double-page silkscreen print is part of a landmark portfolio book containing 127 silkscreens of Josef Albers' most iconic works, showcasing his groundbreaking explorations of color and form. Published in 1972 by Harry N. Abrams, the portfolio was printed by Albers’s Yale colleagues Norman Ives and Sewell Stillman, ensuring high fidelity to Albers’s vision. Produced in an edition of 1,000, each page features a central fold line as issued, maintaining the book’s structural integrity. This rare edition stands as a comprehensive collection of Albers’s influential studies, capturing his meticulous approach to color interaction.

                    DUMBO Auctions
                  • Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation I - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"
                    Nov. 12, 2024

                    Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation I - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"

                    Est: $600 - $800

                    "Formulation: Articulation I" by Josef Albers, 1972 Unsigned Serigraph. Paper size is 15 x 40 inches, with an image size of 8.5 x 17 inches. The Serigraph is from an edition size of 1000 and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This double-page silkscreen print, part of a 1972 portfolio published by Harry N. Abrams, showcases one of Josef Albers' iconic works. The portfolio includes 127 silkscreens printed by his Yale colleagues, Norman Ives and Sewell Stillman, in an edition of 1,000. Known for his pioneering work in color theory and geometric abstraction, Albers' precise use of form and color interaction continues to influence contemporary art. This silkscreen, with a fold line down the center as issued, exemplifies his systematic approach and exploration of visual perception.

                    DUMBO Auctions
                  • JOSEF ALBERS 'RABBIT' VINTAGE PRINT
                    Nov. 11, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS 'RABBIT' VINTAGE PRINT

                    Est: $200 - $400

                    Josef Albers (German/American, 1888-1976) 'Rabbit' vintage print. Mounted. Measures 5 3/4 x 7 inches.

                    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
                  • JOSEF ALBERS GEMINI G.E.L. VINTAGE OFFSET LITHO
                    Nov. 11, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS GEMINI G.E.L. VINTAGE OFFSET LITHO

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    Josef Albers (American, 1888-1976) vintage offset lithograph. Measures 6 3/8 x 9 3/8 inches.

                    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
                  • JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE SILKSCREEN 'INTERACTION...'
                    Nov. 11, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE SILKSCREEN 'INTERACTION...'

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    Josef Albers (American, 1888-1976) Silkscreen on paper from Interaction of Color 1963. Measures 13 x 10 inches.

                    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
                  • JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE SILKSCREEN 'INTERACTION...'
                    Nov. 11, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE SILKSCREEN 'INTERACTION...'

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    Josef Albers (American, 1888-1976) Silkscreen on paper from Interaction of Color 1963. Measures 13 x 10 inches.

                    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
                  • JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE SILKSCREEN 'INTERACTION...'
                    Nov. 11, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE SILKSCREEN 'INTERACTION...'

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    Josef Albers (American, 1888-1976) Silkscreen on paper from Interaction of Color 1963. Measures 13 x 10 inches.

                    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
                  • JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE SILKSCREEN 'INTERACTION...'
                    Nov. 11, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE SILKSCREEN 'INTERACTION...'

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    Josef Albers (American, 1888-1976) Silkscreen on paper from Interaction of Color 1963. Measures 13 x 10 inches.

                    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
                  • JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE SILKSCREEN 'INTERACTION...'
                    Nov. 11, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE SILKSCREEN 'INTERACTION...'

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    Josef Albers (American, 1888-1976) Silkscreen on paper from Interaction of Color 1963. Measures 13 x 10 inches.

                    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
                  • JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE OFFSET LITHOGRAPH
                    Nov. 11, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE OFFSET LITHOGRAPH

                    Est: $200 - $400

                    Josef Albers (German, 1888-1976) vintage offset lithograph. Mounted. Measures 10 x 10 inches.

                    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
                  • JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE OFFSET LITHOGRAPH
                    Nov. 11, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS VINTAGE OFFSET LITHOGRAPH

                    Est: $200 - $400

                    Josef Albers (German, 1888-1976) vintage offset lithograph. Mounted. Measures 7 5/8 x 10 inches.

                    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
                  • JOSEF ALBERS, 'HOMAGE TO THE SQUARE: BETWEEN THE LINES', 1968 (AFTER)
                    Nov. 10, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS, 'HOMAGE TO THE SQUARE: BETWEEN THE LINES', 1968 (AFTER)

                    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

                    Artist: After, Josef Albers, German (1888 - 1976)Title: "Homage to the Square : Between the lines 1968" From New Paintings NY First editionYear: 1968 Medium: Screenprint Edition Size: Unknoun, presumed small edition Image Size: 7.5 x 7.5 Inches over all with borders: 8.5 x 10.5 inches Frame Size Approx.: 15 x 17 inches First Edition. Small oblong quarto. Thin catalogue for Albers's exhibition New Paintings at Sidney Janis, April 10 - May 4, 1968. Four "Homage to the Square" Josef Albers was an American-German artist best known for his iconic color square paintings, also know as his Homage to the Square series. These works, along with his writings, are considered invaluable contributions to color theory. “Simultaneous contrast is not just a curious optical phenomenon—it is the very heart of painting,” Albers once explained of color relationships. “Repeated experiments with adjacent colors will show that any ground subtracts its own hue from the colors which it carries and therefore influences.” Born on March 19, 1888 in Bottrop, Germany, he was a student of the famed colorist Johannes Itten at the Bauhaus in Weimar. Joining the Bauhaus in 1922 as a stained glass maker, he later became a professor at the Dessau location of the school in 1925. It was during this time that Albers took over Itten’s course and co-taught with László Moholy-Nagy, alongside other members of the faculty Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinksy. Emigrating to the United States after the Nazi regime closed the Bauhaus school in 1933, Phillip Johnson, a curator at The Museum of Modern Art, found positions for both Albers and his wife Anni Albers at the experimental Black Mountain College in North Carolina. He served as the head of the painting program at the school from 1939–1949, teaching Cy Twombly and Robert Rauschenberg, among others. After his time at Black Mountain College, Albers became the head of the design program at Yale University during the 1950s. Published in 1963, his book Interaction of Color remains one of the most influential texts used in contemporary arts education. The artist died on March 25, 1976 in New Haven, CT at the age of 88. Today, Albers’s works are held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Tate Gallery in London, among others. Condition Excellent Buyer's Premium 25%

                    Art Lovers Anonymous Auctions
                  • Josef Albers – Ohne Titel (Formulation : Articulation)
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Josef Albers – Ohne Titel (Formulation : Articulation)

                    Est: - €400

                    Ohne Titel (Formulation : Articulation) Farb. Siebdruck. 1972. 25 x 25 cm (30 x 30 cm). Unbezeichnet. (39) Danilowitz Appendix C. - Das letzte Blatt der Mappe erschien in einer separaten Ausgabe als Jahresgabe der Baseler Galerie von Ernst Beyeler. - Auf Siebdruckkarton. - Makellos und unberührt.

                    Dr. Andreas Sturies Moderne Kunst & Auktionen
                  • Josef Albers (1888-1976): Formulation: Articulation
                    Nov. 07, 2024

                    Josef Albers (1888-1976): Formulation: Articulation

                    Est: $200 - $300

                    Josef Albers 1888-1976 Formulation: Articulation Portfolio II Folder 15 (Right Side) screenprint in colors on Mohawk Superfine paper 1972; from the edition of 1000; embossed lower right, publisher's copyright verso; published by Harry Abrams, New York and Ives-Sillman, New Haven, CT

                    Abell Auction
                  • Josef Albers - The 10th New York Film Festival - 1972 Serigraph - SIGNED 50" x 26"
                    Nov. 05, 2024

                    Josef Albers - The 10th New York Film Festival - 1972 Serigraph - SIGNED 50" x 26"

                    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

                    "The 10th New York Film Festival" by Josef Albers, 1972 Signed Serigraph. Paper size is 50 x 26 inches, with an image size of 50 x 26 inches. The Serigraph is from an edition size of 144 and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This limited edition print, created by the renowned artist Josef Albers in 1972, was designed to advertise the 10th New York Film Festival. The print is part of an exclusive edition of 144, each signed and numbered in pencil by Albers, underscoring its rarity and collectible value. In addition to these signed and numbered prints, 200 unsigned posters were also produced. Albers, a pivotal figure in modern art known for his work in color theory and geometric abstraction, brings his distinctive style to this piece. The design features Albers’ characteristic use of bold, interlocking shapes and a harmonious color palette, capturing the essence of the Film Festival's dynamic and vibrant spirit. The print is referenced on pages 30-31 of the Lincoln Center Posters book, highlighting its significance within the collection of posters created for the Lincoln Center. This documentation further cements the print's status as an important work within Albers’ oeuvre and its cultural significance related to the New York Film Festival. As a signed and numbered limited edition, this print holds significant value for collectors and art enthusiasts. It not only showcases Josef Albers’ exceptional skill and distinctive aesthetic but also serves as a piece of history, commemorating a milestone event in the world of film.

                    DUMBO Auctions
                  • JOSEF ALBERS SIGNED POSTER 1972 MUNICH OLYMPICS 26" X 41" FRAMED
                    Nov. 03, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS SIGNED POSTER 1972 MUNICH OLYMPICS 26" X 41" FRAMED

                    Est: $100 - $800

                    JOSEF ALBERS SIGNED POSTER 1972 MUNICH OLYMPICS 26" X 41" FRAMED

                    Kimball's Auction
                  • Josef ALBERS: Formulation: Articulation - Print
                    Nov. 02, 2024

                    Josef ALBERS: Formulation: Articulation - Print

                    Est: $100 - $200

                    Josef Albers (German, 1888-1976) screenprint from the "Formulation: Articulation" series, imprinted on verso "Copyright 1972 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. and Ives-Sillman, Inc.," comprising "Portfolio I, Folder 26". Nicely matted, unframed. Provenance: Phyllis Lucas Gallery, NYC. [Mat: 19" H x 21 1/2" W; Sheet: 15" H x 20" W]. Light wear.

                    Roland Auctions NY
                  • Josef Albers (1888-1976)
                    Oct. 31, 2024

                    Josef Albers (1888-1976)

                    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

                    FORMULATION ARTICULATION (SEE DANILOWITZ APPENDIX C) 58 Color screenprints, 1972, on 36 sheets of Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper (folded as issued), signed in black ink on the title page, the justification numbered 980 in black ink, from the edition of 1000, from the same-titled portfolio, co-published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York and Ives-Sillman, Inc., New Haven, with full margins, in a black-linen covered portfolio box and slipcase. Sheets folded 15 x 20 inches; 381 x 508 mm.

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                  • Josef Albers (1888-1976)
                    Oct. 31, 2024

                    Josef Albers (1888-1976)

                    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

                    SOFT EDGE--HARD EDGE (DANILOWITZ 165) Ten color screenprints, 1965, on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper, from the unsigned edition of 250, published by Ives-Sillman, Inc., New Haven, and with their blindstamp, with full margins, framed. Images 11 1/16 x 11 1/16 inches; 281 x 281 mm. Sheets 17 x 17 inches; 432 x 432 mm. Frames 17 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches; 445 x 445 mm. Warren M. Robbins was a U.S. State Department diplomat and founder of the National Museum of African Art.

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                  • JOSEF ALBERS Germany 1888-United States 1976 The 4...
                    Oct. 30, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS Germany 1888-United States 1976 The 4...

                    Est: -

                    JOSEF ALBERS Germany 1888-United States 1976 The 48" x 48" Homage to the Square. 1993 Folder containing 3 silkscreens on paper by the artist, accompanied by text by Carroll Janis and made for the opening of the artist's exhibition at the Sidney Janis Gallery from November 18 to December 31, 1993. Published by Sidney Janis Gallery, New York 1993 Dimensions 21.6 x 21.6 cm (each silkscreen); 23 x 23 cm (folder) PROVENANCE Sidney Janis Gallery, New York Private collection

                    Subastas Segre
                  • Josef Albers, Biconjugate - P1, F27, I2, Screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper
                    Oct. 30, 2024

                    Josef Albers, Biconjugate - P1, F27, I2, Screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper

                    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

                    Artist: Josef Albers, German (1888 - 1976) Title: Biconjugate - P1, F27, I2 Portfolio: Formulation: Articulation Year: 1972 Medium: Screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper Edition: 1000 Image Size: 8 x 15.5 inches Size: 15 x 20 in. (38.1 x 50.8 cm) Frame Size: 18.5 x 25.5 inches Description: From the portfolio "Formulation: Articulation" created by Josef Albers in 1972. This monumental series consists of 127 original Screenprints that are a definitive survey of the artists most important color and shape theories. A copy of the colophon bearing Albers' hand-signature and the edition number is included with artwork. Beautifully framed and matted.

                    RoGallery
                  • Josef Albers, Biconjugate - P1, F27, I1, Screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper
                    Oct. 30, 2024

                    Josef Albers, Biconjugate - P1, F27, I1, Screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper

                    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

                    Artist: Josef Albers, German (1888 - 1976) Title: Biconjugate - P1, F27, I1 Portfolio: Formulation Articulation Year: 1972 Medium: Screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper Edition: 1000 Image Size: 8 x 15.5 inches Size: 15 x 20 in. (38.1 x 50.8 cm) Frame Size: 18.5 x 25.5 inches Description: From the portfolio "Formulation: Articulation" created by Josef Albers in 1972. This monumental series consists of 127 original Screenprints that are a definitive survey of the artists most important color and shape theories. A copy of the colophon bearing Albers' hand-signature and the edition number is included with artwork. Beautifully framed and matted.

                    RoGallery
                  • Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 2, Folder 29 - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"
                    Oct. 29, 2024

                    Josef Albers - Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 2, Folder 29 - 1972 Serigraph 15" x 40"

                    Est: $500 - $750

                    "Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 2, Folder 29" by Josef Albers, 1972 Unsigned Serigraph. Paper size is 15 x 40 inches, with an image size of 9.25 x 14 inches. The Serigraph is from an edition size of 1000 and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: Double page silkscreen print page from a portfolio book containing 127 silkscreens of Josef Albers most iconic works. Published by Harry N. Abrams and printed by Albers's Yale colleagues Norman Ives and Sewell Stillman in 1972. Released in an edition of 1,000. Fold line down center as issued.

                    DUMBO Auctions
                  • 6 Joseph Albers TEN VARIANTS Screenprints
                    Oct. 26, 2024

                    6 Joseph Albers TEN VARIANTS Screenprints

                    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

                    Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Josef Albers (German/American, 1888-1976) Marking(s); notes: signed, blind stamps; from the edition of 200 (see Additional Information); 1966  Materials: screenprint Dimensions (H, W, D): 16.75"h, 16.75"w; 17.25"h,  17.25"w frame (each) Additional Information: Lot is comprised of six screenprints from the "Ten Variants" portfolio. Titles included are: "Variant III" (ed. 123/200), "Variant IV" (ed. 64/200), "Variant V" (ed. 17/200), "Variant VI" (ed. 97/200), "Variant VII" (ed. 123/200), and "Variant IX" (ed. 63/200).

                    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
                  • Josef Albers HOMAGE TO THE SQUARE Screenprint
                    Oct. 26, 2024

                    Josef Albers HOMAGE TO THE SQUARE Screenprint

                    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

                    Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Josef Albers (German/American, 1888-1976) Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 55/100; 1971 Materials: screenprint on German Etching paper Dimensions (H, W, D): 15.5"h, 15.5"w; 24.25"h, 24"w frame Additional Information: Screenprint is titled "I-S h" from "Homage to the Square."   This lot is available for truck shipment to points along the I-95 corridor at a flat rate of $250 (including Shipper's full coverage for damage or loss). Flat rate includes first-floor delivery within 50 miles of Interstate 95 (I-95) extending from PBMA in Lake Worth Beach to Massachusetts, including but not limited to Washington (D.C.), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), New York City (New York), New Haven (Connecticut), Providence (Rhode Island), and Boston (Massachusetts). This flat rate will also be applicable to certain additional areas on shipper's normal routes, including Atlanta (Georgia), the Hamptons (New York), and the Piedmont Triad of Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem (North Carolina). If your location is within the general area mentioned and you would like to confirm the flat rate applies or receive a revised quote for your specific needs, please contact Shipper directly: East Coast Express - Nicolas Prechaniuk: 973.803.6059. Shipper is a third-party vendor; payment for their services and any delivery instructions should be directed to them.  PBMA has worked with Shipper for years and has full confidence in them, but Shipper will be solely responsible and insure against any damage or loss.  We will work with Buyer and Shipper to combine shipping for qualifying lots where possible; please inquire to confirm availability of combination shipment and quote. International shipments will be referred to a third-party carrier; please email us if you need assistance. Winning bidders are welcome to use their own shipper if preferred.

                    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
                  • JOSEF ALBERS (1888-1976). Sk-Ed. Image: 13 ¾ x 13 5⁄8 in. (349 x 346 mm.)
                    Oct. 25, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS (1888-1976). Sk-Ed. Image: 13 ¾ x 13 5⁄8 in. (349 x 346 mm.)

                    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

                    JOSEF ALBERS (1888-1976). Sk-Ed. Image: 13 ¾ x 13 5⁄8 in. (349 x 346 mm.) Sheet: 19 7⁄8 x 19 7⁄8 in. (505 x 505 mm.).

                    Christie's
                  • JOSEF ALBERS (1888-1976). Soft Edge-Hard Edge. Largest Sheet: 16 7⁄8 x 17 i
                    Oct. 25, 2024

                    JOSEF ALBERS (1888-1976). Soft Edge-Hard Edge. Largest Sheet: 16 7⁄8 x 17 i

                    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

                    JOSEF ALBERS (1888-1976). Soft Edge-Hard Edge. Largest Sheet: 16 7⁄8 x 17 in. (429 x 432 mm.) Overall: 18 x 17 ½ x 1 ¼ in. (457 x 445 x 32 mm.).

                    Christie's
                  • Josef Albers (German, 1888-1976), Mitered Square g, 1976 (Danilowitz 229.7; T. 51; JA 33), screenprint in colors on Arches 88 paper, 19 1/8 x 20 1/8in (49 x 51cm)
                    Oct. 23, 2024

                    Josef Albers (German, 1888-1976), Mitered Square g, 1976 (Danilowitz 229.7; T. 51; JA 33), screenprint in colors on Arches 88 paper, 19 1/8 x 20 1/8in (49 x 51cm)

                    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                    Josef Albers (German, 1888-1976) Mitered Square g, 1976 (Danilowitz 229.7; T. 51; JA 33) screenprint in colors on Arches 88 paper titled, numbered, and signed Mitered Square g 14/46 Albers in pencil to lower margin, (there were also 10 artist's proofs), with full margins, printed and published by Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, New York, the Tyler Graphics, Ltd., with their blindstamps, from the series of twelve

                    Andrew Jones Auctions
                  • Josef Albers (German/American, 1888-1976), Portfolio I, Folder V from Formulation: Articulation, 1972, Screenprint on wove paper, Edition of 1000
                    Oct. 23, 2024

                    Josef Albers (German/American, 1888-1976), Portfolio I, Folder V from Formulation: Articulation, 1972, Screenprint on wove paper, Edition of 1000

                    Est: £600 - £800

                    Josef Albers (German/American, 1888-1976) Portfolio I, Folder V from Formulation: Articulation 1972 Screenprint on wove paper Edition of 1000 Dimensions: (Frame) 19.5 in. (H) x 43 in. (W)  (Paper) Each 10 in, (H) x 10 in. (W)

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