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Josef Albers

German · 1888–1976 · Painter, Printmaker

Josef Albers was a German-born American artist and educator who is considered one of the most influential 20th-century art teachers in the United States. Born in 1888 in… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Josef Albers, Homage to the Square: Silent Gray, 1955, oil on MasoniteHomage to the Square: Silent GrayPhillips · $1,316,000≈ £1,025,481≈ €1,195,711Sign up to see
  2. Josef Albers, Study for Homage to the Square: Bright, 1962, oil on MasoniteStudy for Homage to the Square: BrightPhillips · $844,550≈ £674,776≈ €776,169Sign up to see
  3. Josef Albers, Homage to the Square, 1962, oil on MasoniteHomage to the SquarePhillips · £609,600≈ $742,371≈ €705,408Sign up to see

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  1. Josef Albers, White Line Squares, Series I sample portfolio, 1967, lithograph in colors
    White Line Squares, Series I sample portfolio, 1967After the artist
    Lithograph
    6 h x 6 w in (15 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 109
    $3,072≈ £2,269≈ €2,656Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Josef Albers, WLS XIV, from White Line Squares (Series II) (G. 15, D. 172.6), 1966, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    WLS XIV, from White Line Squares (Series II) (G. 15, D. 172.6), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 59/125
    I. 15 5/8 x 15 5/8 in. (39.7 x 39.7 cm) S. 20 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. (52.7 x 52.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 84
    $6,450≈ £4,901≈ €5,688Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Josef Albers, WLS X, from White Line Squares Series II (G. 11, D. 172.2), 1966, Lithograph in colours, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    WLS X, from White Line Squares Series II (G. 11, D. 172.2), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 39.8 x 39.8 cm (15 5/8 x 15 5/8 in.) S. 52.8 x 52.7 cm (20 3/4 x 20 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    £4,515≈ $6,058≈ €5,224Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Josef Albers, WLS XII, from White Line Squares Series II (G. 13, D. 172.4), 1966, Lithograph in colours, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    WLS XII, from White Line Squares Series II (G. 13, D. 172.4), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 39.8 x 39.7 cm (15 5/8 x 15 5/8 in.) S. 52.7 x 52.5 cm (20 3/4 x 20 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    £8,385≈ $11,250≈ €9,703Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Josef Albers, WLS XVII, from White Line Squares Series (G. 25, D. 174), 1967, Lithograph in colours, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    WLS XVII, from White Line Squares Series (G. 25, D. 174), 1967
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 39.9 x 39.8 cm (15 3/4 x 15 5/8 in.) S. 52.5 x 52.7 cm (20 5/8 x 20 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    £2,064≈ $2,769≈ €2,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Josef Albers, Wls Xvi, 1966, lithograph on hand-cut Arches paper
    Wls Xvi, 1966
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 69/125
    20.875"h, 21"w (work is not framed)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 330
    $6,080≈ £4,510≈ €5,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  7. Josef Albers, White Line Squares, Series II sample portfolio, 1967, lithograph in colors, embossing
    White Line Squares, Series II sample portfolio, 1967After the artist
    Lithograph
    6 h x 6 w in (15 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 204
    $1,452≈ £1,077≈ €1,243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Josef Albers, White Line Squares, Series II sample portfolio, 1967, lithograph in colors, embossing
    White Line Squares, Series II sample portfolio, 1967After the artist
    Lithograph
    6 h x 6 w in (15 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 141
    $1,905≈ £1,418≈ €1,618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  9. Josef Albers, White Lines Squares sample portfolio, 1967, lithograph in colors
    White Lines Squares sample portfolio, 1967
    Lithograph
    6 h x 6 w in (15 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 102
    $2,794≈ £2,094≈ €2,399Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Josef Albers, White Lines Squares sample portfolio, 1967, lithograph in colors
    White Lines Squares sample portfolio, 1967After the artist
    Lithograph
    7½ h x 7½ w in (19 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 122
    $6,985≈ £5,207≈ €5,994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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