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Sam Francis
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- signed and dated 1985 on the reverse; signed on the stretcher
- acrylic on canvas
- 30 by 30 in. 76.2 by 76.2 cm.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Private Collection, Belgium (acquired from the above in 1999)
Sotheby's, London, 29 June 2010, Lot 187
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, Belgium (acquired from the above in 1999)
Sotheby's, London, 29 June 2010, Lot 187
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Palo Alto, Smith Andersen Gallery, Sam Francis: Recent Work, September - November 1985
Literature
Debra Burchett-Lere, Ed., Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of the Canvas and Panel Paintings 1946-1994, Berkeley 2011, cat. no. 1151, illustrated in color on the DVD
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of wear and handling along the edges. There is faint hairline craquelure visible in the dark purple pigment in the central square. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, a small area at the top right corner and an approximate 1-inch area at the top right edge that fluoresces lightly but does not appear to be the result 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.
Catalogue Note
"My starting point has no dimension neither in time, neither in color, space or depth but is a unified even wave with intensity."
Sam Francis
Sam Francis