Lot 17
  • 17

Sam Francis

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Sam Francis
  • Untitled
  • signed on the reverse; signed and dated 1954 on the backing board
  • ink on paper
  • 12 3/4 by 9 1/2 in. 32.4 by 24.1 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection (acquired in October 1975)
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Exhibited

Santa Barbara, Esther Bear Gallery, Sam Francis: Black and White Works, June - July 1973

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse at the top to the backing board. The sheet undulates slightly and has evidence of foxing throughout. There is time staining to the sheet. Upon close inspection, there is a very minor dent in the top edge near the right. Framed under Plexiglas.
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