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Sam Francis
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Sam Francis
- Hölderlin
- signed, titled and dated 1986 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 36 by 36 in. 91.4 by 91.4 cm.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist circa 1986
Exhibited
Santa Monica. Angles Gallery, Sam Francis, November 1986 - January 1987
Scottsdale Center for the Arts, The Paintings of Sam Francis From the Collection of Jean Rouge, March - June 1996, p. 15 illustrated in color, cat. no. 17, p. 15, illustrated in color
Scottsdale Center for the Arts, The Paintings of Sam Francis From the Collection of Jean Rouge, March - June 1996, p. 15 illustrated in color, cat. no. 17, p. 15, illustrated in color
Literature
Debra Burchett-Lere, ed., Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of the Canvas and Panel Paintings 1946-1994, Berkeley, 2011, cat. no. 1318, illustrated on DVD
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges. There are scattered pulls to the weave of the canvas and some scattered air bubbles within the acrylic, inherent to the artists working method and chosen medium. Upon close inspection, there are light surface accretions visible towards the center. 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.