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Sam Francis
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Study for Diamond Sight
- signed, titled, dated April 9, 1981 and dedicated on the reverse
- acrylic on paper
- 23 7/8 by 17 7/8 in.
- 58 by 45.5 cm.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Christie's, New York, February 23, 1990, lot 113
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Christie's, New York, February 23, 1990, lot 113
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is scattered surface soiling, including scattered liquid accretions throughout the top half of the composition visible under ultraviolet light. There is a 3 inch abrasion along the bottom edge. There is wear and handling at the extreme edges. There is pale time staining to the sheet. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This work is registered in the artist's records and catalogue raisonné documentation files with the archival identification number of SF80-661 as research is in progress for the forthcoming Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Unique Works on Paper edited by Debra Burchett-Lere and coordinated by the Sam Francis Foundation.