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Sam Francis
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- signed and dated 1988 on the reverse
- acrylic on paper
- 11 by 14 1/2 in.
- 27.9 by 36.8 cm.
Provenance
Ochi Fine Art, Ketchum, Idaho
Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 1989
Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 1989
Condition
Painted on the reverse of a 'Noise' magazine cover (Maeght Editeur). 'Venice 88' and 'SF12-88' written on cover. In good condition aside from rippling to sheet. Small crease at lower left corner. Paint spills over edge of sheet upper right. Upper edge of sheet unever and abraded (as a result of being torn from magazine). Attached to backing on the reverse at each top corner.
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.
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the forthcoming Sam Francis Catalogue Raisonné edited by Debra Burchett-Lere and published by the University of California Press, and is registered with the Sam Francis Foundation as archive number SF12-88.