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Sam Francis
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- signed on the reverse
- watercolour and acrylic on paper
- 56.8 by 31.1 cm. 22 3/8 by 12 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1987.
Provenance
Heland Thordén Wetterling Galleries, Stockholm
Private Collection
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2009
Private Collection
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2009
Exhibited
Stockholm, Heland Thordén Wetterling Galleries, Sam Francis, 1987, n.p., illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is much brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. the sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places and undulates slightly. All four edges are deckled. Extremely close inspection. Extremely close inspection reveals some very light and unobtrusive drying cracks to the yellow paint towards the upper left corner. There are a two tears to the left edge and one small tear to the right edge, as well as a small perforation towards the centre of the composition which is original. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
"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."