Sam Francis

Carol Haerer, Paris (gift of the arist circa 1956)
By descent to the present owner from the above

This work is in very good condition overall. There is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist's working method. There is an artist's pinhole in the top center. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. In the upper right quadrant, there is a small, yellow acrylic paint dab that exhibits some slight cracking. Upon close inspection, there is a light vertical abrasion along the left edge. The sheet is hinged verso along the top edge to the matte. 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.

"I cannot imagine starting a painting with an idea. I have to start with a thing, a thing to touch—the canvas, the paint. Years ago I would start a painting with a shadow. The sun would shine on it and I would start with the accident of the shadow." - Sam Francis