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Sam Francis
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Tokyo Balls
- signed, titled and dated 1960 on the reverse
- acrylic on paper
- 16 3/4 by 14 in. 42.5 by 35.5 cm.
Provenance
Gallery Delaive, Amsterdam
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is a slight undulation to the sheet inherent to the artist's working method. Additionally, there is a 1/8 inch hard crease located at the extreme top right corner. There are a few scattered small paint losses, the largest which measures 1/8 of an inch and is located 2 inches from the top edge and 4 inches from the left edge; and another 1/8 inch loss located 2 ½ inches from the bottom edge and 2 ½ inches from the left edge. Additionally, there are scattered areas where it appears media has lifted from the sheet during the drying process. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte at intervals along the edges. Framed under glass.
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.