Lot 223
  • 223

Sam Francis

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Sam Francis
  • Untitled
  • signed and dated 1979 on the reverse
  • acrylic and gouache on paper
  • 11 1/2 by 14 3/4 in. 29.2 by 37.5 cm.

Provenance

Ace Gallery, Los Angeles
Douglas S. Cramer, Los Angeles (acquired from the above in 1981)
Christie's, New York, 15 November 2012, Lot 445 (consigned by the above)
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Los Angeles, Ace Gallery, Sam Francis: Major Paintings and Drawings, March - April 1981

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There are artist's pinholes in the upper corners and in the lower left corner, the upper right corner has been torn irregularly by the artist and there is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist's working method. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. Under very close inspection, a pinpoint spot of loss is visible in the green-painted area just left of center along the top edge. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte at the upper right and left corners. 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.
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