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Sam Francis
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
stamped with the signature on the reverse
- acrylic on paper
- 34.9 by 48.7cm.; 13¾ by 19¼in.
- Executed in 1979.
Provenance
The Sam Francis Estate
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Rome, Il Gabbiano Edizione d'Arte Roma, Sam Francis, 2000, no. 29, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly richer and deeper, with the lilac tending towards a purple hue, and the green more to forest green in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the rich variation in tone present in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to the mount at all four corners. The top edge of the sheet is serrated, original to the artist's choice of media, and the sheet is very slightly undulated. There is a small (2cm approx) paper loss at the centre of the top edge. There is a tiny pale pinhead-sized media accretion just above the centre of the the lower extreme edge. On close examination there are three short, light creases: one to the extreme lower right corner and two to the unpainted sheet at the centre of the top edge. A few isolated tiny cracks are visible on close inspection to some of the thicker spots of violet paint throughout. There are two tiny spots of very light paper skinning: one to the top right corner and a tiny light speck to the purple pigment at centre-right on the upper extreme edge.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This work is registered in the Sam Francis Foundation Archives under number SF79-1002