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Sam Francis
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Three-Star Triptych
- each: signed and dated 1981 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas, in three parts
- (i) & (iii) 61 by 61cm.; 24 by 24in. (ii) 61 by 51cm.; 24 by 20 1/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Kornfeld und Klipstein, Bern
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1983
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1983
Exhibited
Bern, Galerie Kornfeld, Sam Francis: Ausstellung Ölbilder und farbige Zeichnungen von 1976–1983, 1983
Bern, Kunstmuseum, Sam Francis und Bern, 2006, pp. 106–7, illustrated in colour
Bern, Kunstmuseum, Sam Francis und Bern, 2006, pp. 106–7, illustrated in colour
Literature
Michel Waldberg, Sam Francis: Metaphysics of the Void, Toronto 1987, p. 94, illustrated
Yves Michaud, Sam Francis, Paris 1992, p. 168, illustrated in colour
Debra Burchett-Lere, Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Canvas and Panel Paintings 1946-1994, Berkeley 2011, no. SFP81-72 (A–C), illustrated in colour
Yves Michaud, Sam Francis, Paris 1992, p. 168, illustrated in colour
Debra Burchett-Lere, Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Canvas and Panel Paintings 1946-1994, Berkeley 2011, no. SFP81-72 (A–C), illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of light wear and handling to some of the corner tips. Upon extremely close inspection, there is a small number of short and unobtrusive hairline cracks to the blue pigment in a few isolated places, as well as a tiny crack to the yellow pigment, towards the centre of the right hand panel. No restoration is apparent when examined 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
"Mastering colour is rather like mastering air, water or fire… it is humanly impossible.”
The artist quoted in: Exhibition Catalogue, Paris, Galerie Jean Fournier, Sam Francis - Yves Michaud: Entretiens, 1985, p. 6.
The artist quoted in: Exhibition Catalogue, Paris, Galerie Jean Fournier, Sam Francis - Yves Michaud: Entretiens, 1985, p. 6.