Lot 294
  • 294

Sam Francis

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Sam Francis
  • Untitled
  • acrylic on paper mounted to canvas
  • 21 by 12 1/4 in. 53.3 by 31.1 cm.

Provenance

Felix Landau Gallery, Los Angeles
Waddington Galleries, London (acquired in April 1970)
Sotheby's, London, July 8, 1971, lot 113
Arthur Tooth and Sons, Ltd., London (acquired from the above sale)
John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco (acquired in July 1974)
Private Collection
Private Collection, Japan

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. The edges of the canvas are taped. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges of the sheet. The sheet has discolored slightly with age and there is evidence of foxing. There is a pinpoint loss of paint in the upper right pink area. Framed in Plexiglas box.
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