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Sam Francis
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- signed and dated 1978 on the reverse
- acrylic and oil on gessoed paper
- 17 3/4 by 23 3/4 in. 45 by 60.3 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Switzerland
Galerie Kornfeld, Bern, June 21, 1996, lot 28
Private Collection (acquired from the above sale)
Private Collection
Galerie Kornfeld, Bern, June 21, 1996, lot 28
Private Collection (acquired from the above sale)
Private Collection
Exhibited
Bern, Galerie Kornfeld, Sam Francis: Eine Retrospektive, 40 Years of Friendship - Werke 1945-1990, March - April 1991, cat. no. 60, illustrated in color
New York, Helly Nahmad Gallery, Sam Francis, May - June 2010
New York, Helly Nahmad Gallery, Sam Francis, May - June 2010
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse at the top two corners. There is very pale time staining and soft undulation to the sheet. There is light wear along the edges and a very soft crease at the top left corner. 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.