Lot 235
  • 235

Sam Francis

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • Sam Francis
  • Untitled 
  • signed and dedicated For Michelle Waldberg amitiés on the reverse
  • acrylic on paper
  • 16 3/8 by 13 in. 41.5 by 33 cm.
  • Executed in 1978.

Provenance

Michelle Waldberg, Paris (gift of the artist)
Galerie Fournier, Paris
Private Collection 
Christie's, London, 1 July 2008, Lot 173
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner 

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. The sheet has slightly discolored with age and there is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist’s working method. There is light evidence of wear and handling along the edges. Under close inspection, a few repaired tears are visible: one 3½-inch repaired tear on the inner part of the right outer border extending into the red form just below center; one 1-inch repaired and partially torn tear at the lower left lateral edge; and one ¼-inch repaired tear in in the lower left quadrant. Under raking light, a very slight crease is visible in the lower left corner. The edges are obscured by the top mat and the all four edges are cornered into the mat. 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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