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SAM FRANCIS | Untitled
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- signed and inscribed on the reverse; dated New York 1959 by another hand
- gouache on paper
- 29 by 22.3 cm. 11 1/4 by 8 7/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Krugier & Cie, Geneva
Private Collection, Germany (acquired from the above circa 1960)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Germany (acquired from the above circa 1960)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso in all four corners to the backing board. There are artist's pinholes to all four extreme corner tips, two of which have tiny specks of associated loss. The two horizontal edges are lifting slightly. Extremely close inspection reveals some minute tears to the top and bottom right hand corner tips and a tiny dog ear to the top left hand corner tip.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This work is identified with the interim identification number S59-553 in consideration for the forthcoming Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Unique Works on Paper. This information is subject to change as scholarship continues by the Sam Francis Foundation.