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Sam Francis
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled (SF74-26)
- signed and dated 1974 Tokyo on the reverse
- acrylic on Japanese paper
- 36 1/4 by 71 1/4 in. 92.1 by 181 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Beverly Hills
Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Sotheby's, London, June 23, 2005, Lot 218
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Sotheby's, London, June 23, 2005, Lot 218
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Tokyo, Minami Gallery, Sam Francis: Paintings and Works on Paper, January - February 1979
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The sheet appers have darkened in color with age as evident in the catalogue illustration. There is minor and foxing is evident primarily along the edges. There is evidene of scattered spot water stains. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte. 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.
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.