Josef Albers ( 1888 - 1976 ) was a German painter. Josef Albers s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4106.39 USD for SP-XI - 1967 in 2000 to a remarkable record 4800848.1 USD for Study for Homage to the Square: 'Starblue'. in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.