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Sam Francis
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled (Study #5)
stamped by the Sam Francis Estate on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 203.5 by 165cm.; 79 3/4 by 65in.
- Executed in circa 1990
Provenance
The Estate of Sam Francis, California
Private Collection, Europe
Private Collection, Europe
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is more vibrant in the original. The darker paint tends more towards a deep berry and the pink tends more towards purple in the original. The background also tends more towards a soft cream in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are minor rub marks in all four corners and in places along the right and bottom edges. There are fine hairline cracks along the extreme bottom edge and in the top and bottom right corners, visible only upon very close inspection. There is a tiny loss of paint towards the centre of the bottom extreme edge. There are a few faint impressions towards the centre of the bottom edge. There are several faint rub marks in the darker area of paint towards the centre of the composition. There is a light layer of dust adhering to the surface of the darkest area of paint. There are two small rub marks with associated paint loss towards the bottom right of the top left quadrant. There is a further very faint rub mark towards the top right hand corner. No restoration is apparent under ultra-violet light.
"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 registered in the Sam Francis Foundation Archives under number SFP90-5S and will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné Sam Francis: Unique Works on Paper 1945-1994 being prepared by Debra Burchett-Lere