Sam Francis

Private Collection, California (gift of the artist in 1987)
Acquired by the present owner from the above

This work is in good condition overall. The canvas board is hinged on the reverse to the frame. There is some light wear intermittently along the edges and corners. There is some light surface soiling noted. Upon close inspection, the upper left corner of the canvas board turns outward slightly. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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