
SP III
A masterful example of Albers' lifelong exploration of color interaction and perception, *SP III* features precisely rendered geometric forms that demonstrate how colors influence and transform one another when placed in close proximity. Executed as a screenprint in colors on Schöllers Hammer Board, the work reflects Albers' meticulous approach to the optical relationships between hues, a pursuit central to his celebrated *Homage to the Square* series and his landmark theoretical work *Interaction of Color*. The smooth, rigid surface of the board enhances the crisp, flat planes of color, reinforcing the artist's interest in pure visual experience stripped of painterly texture or gesture.
- Medium
- Screenprint in colors, on Schöllers Hammer Board, with full margins.
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Literature: Brenda Danilowitz 175.3
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper
February 7, 2026
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Sold: $5,805
Lot 110
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