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Sam Francis
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- signed and dated twice 1989 and 1990 on the reverse
- acrylic on paper
- 72 3/4 by 38 1/4 in. 184.8 by 97.2 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, New Mexico (acquired directly from the artist)
Sotheby's, New York, May 16, 2002, lot 256
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Sotheby's, New York, May 16, 2002, lot 256
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is deckled on all sides and is hinged on the reverse to the backing board in multiple places. The sheet undulates slightly due to the artist's choice of medium. There are a few areas of pigment extending beyond the edges of the sheet that are well intact. There is a minor crack evident in the pigment extending past the sheet at the center left edge. There are many areas of heavily applied pigment with some scattered associated pigment separation and several scattered, pinpoint air pockets noted, due to the artist's working method. 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.