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Sam Francis
Estimate
200,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- signed
- acrylic on paper
- 48 by 63 1/4 in. 121.9 by 160.7 cm.
- Executed in 1988, this work is stamped by the Sam Francis Foundation and inscribed SF88-201 on the reverse.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Gallery Delaive, Amsterdam
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Gallery Delaive, Amsterdam
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Sotheby's S|2, Sam Francis: The Exploration of Color, September - October 2011
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There are artist's pinholes at the top two corners. The bottom edge is deckled, with five ½ inch tears and one 1 inch tear. The top edge has three ¼ inch tears. The paper's surface has creases and undulations throughout, which are presumably inherent to the artist's working method. There evidence of craquelure in the upper right quadrant. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte intermittently along the edges. 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.