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Sam Francis
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Angel Trails (SFP70-1)
- signed on the stretcher; signed and dated 1970 on the reverse
- acrylic and oil on canvas
- 31 3/4 by 42 in. 80.6 by 106.7 cm.
Provenance
Kornfeld und Klipstein, Bern
Gimpel Fils Gallery Ltd., London (acquired from the above in 1974)
Anzai Art Office, Tokyo
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Bern, Kornfeld und Cie, Sam Francis: Werke 1969 - 1973, October - November 1973, cat. no. 2, illustrated in color
London, Gimpel Fils Gallery Ltd., Sam Francis: Paintings and Gouaches 1969 – 1973, February – March 1974
Literature
Yves Michaud, Sam Francis, Paris, 1992, p. 128, illustrated in color
Michel Waldberg, Sam Francis: Metaphysics of the Void, le Loup, France, 2000, pp. 80-81, illustrated in color
Michel Waldberg, Sam Francis: Metaphysics of the Void, le Loup, France, 2000, pp. 80-81, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of wear and handling around the edges. Otherwise, there are no apparent condition problems with this work. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed under Plexiglas.
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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.