{"product_id":"josef-albers-sp-j-d-209-1971","title":"Josef Albers - SP-J (D. 209).  1971","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSP-J (D. 209).  1971\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Josef Albers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e SP-J\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screenprint in colours on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper, with full margins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.2 × 32 cm (12 5\/8 × 12 5\/8 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheet Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82.9 × 62.1 cm (32 5\/8 × 24 1\/2 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 — of which only 125 were signed; plus 25 Artist's Proofs — this example: from the signed 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed with initials, titled, dated and numbered in pencil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ives-Sillman, Inc., New Haven — commemorating the 25th anniversary of Galerie der Spiegel, Cologne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed in the United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e D. 209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited edition screenprint — commemorative edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSP-J\u003c\/em\u003e (1971) is a rare and historically specific screenprint from Josef Albers — produced by Ives-Sillman, Inc., New Haven, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Galerie der Spiegel in Cologne, one of the most important postwar galleries in Germany and a long-standing champion of Albers's work. The work belongs to the \u003cem\u003eHomage to the Square\u003c\/em\u003e series — the sustained investigation of colour relationships that Albers pursued from 1950 until his death in 1976, producing over a thousand paintings, prints, and drawings within the same invariable format: concentric squares, each impression a controlled experiment in how colours modify each other through proximity and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe image size — 32.2 × 32 cm — is intimate, almost exactly square, the mathematical relationship between the four nested squares rendered with the screenprint precision that allows Albers's colour science to operate without interference. The Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper — a smooth, bright white stock associated with the highest standards of American fine art printing — gives the colour zones their maximum luminosity and sharpness of edge: the flatness is absolute, the boundaries are perfect, and within those conditions the optical effects Albers sought — the apparent advance or recession of different colour temperatures, the perceived change in a colour depending on what surrounds it — become fully legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat makes \u003cem\u003eSP-J\u003c\/em\u003e particularly significant within the \u003cem\u003eHomage\u003c\/em\u003e print catalogue is its production context: Ives-Sillman, Inc. of New Haven was the primary publisher of Albers's most important print editions, operated by his close collaborators and friends, and the works produced under their imprint carry a level of quality control and archival authority that distinguishes them from other Albers publications. The edition of 150 — of which only 125 were signed by Albers himself — means that unsigned impressions circulate alongside signed ones, making this signed example from the restricted 125 particularly desirable. Referenced as D. 209 in the authoritative catalogue raisonné. Presented framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Worldwide shipping from France\u003cbr\u003e✔ Professional packaging with insurance\u003cbr\u003e✔ Tracking number included for secure delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"S1PPyQ\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/products\/josef-albers-homage-to-the-square-1978?variant=51529807266138\"\u003e➡️ View all available works by Josef Albers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e➡️ C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eontact us for any inquiries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an original Josef Albers screenprint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — an original screenprint in colours on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper, signed with initials, titled, dated and numbered in pencil, from the signed portion of the edition (125 of the total 150).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy were only 125 of the 150 signed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbers signed only 125 of the 150 impressions in the main edition — meaning 25 unsigned impressions circulate alongside the signed ones. This example is from the signed 125, making it among the most desirable in the edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the edition size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e150 impressions total (125 signed + 25 unsigned) plus 25 artist's proofs. This impression is from the signed 125.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the commemorative context of this work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe edition was published to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Galerie der Spiegel, Cologne — one of the most important postwar galleries in Germany and a long-standing supporter of Albers's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this work referenced in the catalogue raisonné?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — listed as D. 209 in the authoritative reference for Albers's prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho published this work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIves-Sillman, Inc., New Haven — Albers's primary print publisher, operated by his closest collaborators, and the most authoritative imprint in his print catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the work framed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — framed, as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — worldwide, with museum-grade packaging for framed works, full insurance, and shipment tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou might also love \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/fr\/collections\/obey-shepard-fairey?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=shepard\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShepard Fairey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e— explore the collection !\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Josef Albers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54837413249370,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/8699\/4210\/files\/JosefAlbers-SP-J_D.209_.1971.png?v=1790164686","url":"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/products\/josef-albers-sp-j-d-209-1971","provider":"LYNART STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}