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Sam Francis
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Floating Violet
- stamped with the artist's signature and The Estate of Sam Francis, Santa Monica
- watercolour on vellum
- 74.5 by 28cm.; 29 1/8 by 11in.
- Executed in 1975.
Provenance
The Sam Francis Estate, Santa Monica
Private Collection
Sale: Dorotheum, Vienna, Zeitgenössische Kunst, 28 May 2008, Lot 169
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Private Collection
Sale: Dorotheum, Vienna, Zeitgenössische Kunst, 28 May 2008, Lot 169
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and the black is inkier in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to foam core in several places. The right side edge is deckled, and the other three edges are slightly deckled. There are artist's pinholes in the upper and lower right corners. there are a few very light handling creases in places. Very close inspection reveals a very short and unobtrusive tear on the left edge, approximately 20cm. from the upper left corner.
"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."