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Sam Francis
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Niki
- signed and dated 1986 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 36 1/8 by 60 in. 91.8 by 152.4 cm.
Provenance
Nohra Haime Gallery, New York
Galerie Jean Fournier, Paris
Briest, Paris, October 9, 1989, lot 28
Private Collection, New York
James Goodman Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2000
Galerie Jean Fournier, Paris
Briest, Paris, October 9, 1989, lot 28
Private Collection, New York
James Goodman Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2000
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Jean Fournier, Sam Francis 1986: Oeuvres sur toile et sur papier, November 1986 - January 1987
Literature
Exh. Cat., Amsterdam, Galerie Delaive, Sam Francis: A Selection of Paintings 1946–1992, 2010, p. 40, illustrated
Debra Burchett-Lere, ed., Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of the Canvas and Panel Paintings 1946-1994, California, 2011, cat. no. 1350, illustrated on DVD
Debra Burchett-Lere, ed., Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of the Canvas and Panel Paintings 1946-1994, California, 2011, cat. no. 1350, illustrated on DVD
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The surface is bright, fresh and clean. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the edges, resulting in some light surface abrasions at the pull margins. There is some scattered bubbling in the oil paint, which appears inherent to the artist's working method. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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.
Catalogue Note
"Painting is about the beauty of space and the power of containment." - Sam Francis