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Sam Francis
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- signed on the reverse
- acrylic on paper mounted on board
- 60.5 by 45.2 cm. 23 3/4 by 17 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1977.
Provenance
Galerie Delaive, Amsterdam
Private Collection, Europe
Sotheby's, London, 11 February 2005, Lot 263
Movimento Arte Contemporanea, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Europe
Sotheby's, London, 11 February 2005, Lot 263
Movimento Arte Contemporanea, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Amsterdam, Gallery Delaive; Eindhoven, Galerie Willy Schoots, Sam Francis, 1990, no. 1, illustrated in colour
Milan, Movimento Arte Contemporanea, Sam Francis, 2005, p. 17, illustrated in colour
Milan, Movimento Arte Contemporanea, Sam Francis, 2005, p. 17, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although they are slightly more vibrant more vibrant in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is glued verso to the mount in several places, and undulates slightly. There are artist's pinholes in the upper two corners. The white areas of unpainted paper reveal some media accretions and handling marks that are possibly original. There is a small nick to the right edge, approximately 20 cm. from the lower right 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."