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Sam Francis
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- signed and dated 1984 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 54 1/8 by 24 1/8 in. 137.5 by 61.3 cm.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Exhibited
Birmingham, Cantor/Lemberg Gallery, Sam Francis, November - December 1984
Literature
Debra Burchett–Lere, ed., Sam Francis: Catalogue Rasionné of Canvas and Panel Paintings, 1923–1994, Berkeley, 2011; cat. no. 971, DVD I, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is pale time staining to the canvas and some light surface soiling throughout. There are a few areas of pigment separation, particularly where the medium is more heavily applied, due to the artist's working method. Unframed.
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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.