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Sam Francis
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Tokyo
- signed, titled and dated 1964 on the reverse
- acrylic on paper
- 27 by 40 3/4 in. 68.6 by 103.5 cm.
Provenance
Esther Bear Gallery, Santa Barbara
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1967
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1967
Exhibited
Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton Alumni Collections: Works on Paper, April - June 1981, p. 244, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The edges are deckled and there is a very slight undulation to the sheet. There are scattered air bubbles in the thickly painted areas, inherent to the medium and artistÂ’s working method. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte, intermittently along the top and side 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.