Name: Prefatio
Brand: Josef Albers
Rating: 4.9 (263 reviews)

Joseph Albers is celebrated for his groundbreaking explorations in colour theory and abstract art, most notably through his Homage to the Square series. His innovative approach to visual perception and colour interactions has influenced modern art and design, making him a pivotal figure in the Bauhaus movement and a transformative educator in American art. Albers' work, characterised by its simplicity and intellectual depth, continues to inspire artists and designers in understanding and utilising the dynamic relationships between colours and forms.

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The value of Josef Albers' Prefatio (signed) is estimated to be worth between £35,000 and £50,000. This lithograph print, created in 1942, has an auction history of one sale on 10th October 2019. The average annual growth rate of this artwork is not available. Over the past five years, the hammer price has ranged from £2,219 in September 2017 to £2,219 in September 2017. The average return to the seller is £4,809. The edition size of this work is limited to 30.

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