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Sam Francis
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled (Glow)
- signed and dated 1986 on the reverse; signed, dated 1986 and dedicated For James on the stretcher
- acrylic on canvas
- 36 by 36 in. 91.5 by 91.5 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Los Angeles (acquired in 1989)
Gallery Delaive, Amsterdam (acquired in 2006)
Private Collection, Europe
Farsettiarte, Prato, November 27, 2010, lot 519
Private Collection (acquired from the above sale)
Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo, July 25, 2013, lot 90
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Gallery Delaive, Amsterdam (acquired in 2006)
Private Collection, Europe
Farsettiarte, Prato, November 27, 2010, lot 519
Private Collection (acquired from the above sale)
Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo, July 25, 2013, lot 90
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Palo Alto, Smith Andersen Gallery, Sam Francis: The Spirit of the Shadow, Paintings and Etchings, June - July 2009
Literature
Debra Burchett-Lere, ed., Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of the Canvas and Panel Paintings 1946-1994, Berkeley, 2011, cat. no. SFF.1343, illustrated in color on the DVD
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges. The scattered airbubbles have some resultant areas of hairline craquelure, predominantly in the yellow areas. Under close inspection, scattered surface abrasions are visible. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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.
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.