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After Nightfall

Josef Albers (German, 1888–1976) · 1948-1953

$526,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £422,354≈ €490,809

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on masonite”
Support
Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed with the artist's monogram and dated "A 48-53" lower right; further signed, titled and dated ""After nightfall" Albers 48-53" on the reverse · Josef Albers signature
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
17 7/8 x 26 7/8 in. (45.4 x 68.3 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010816)
Date
November 17, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
179
Estimate
$200,000 – $300,000 (≈ £160,591 – £240,886) (≈ €186,619 – €279,929)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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