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Sam Francis
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- acrylic on paper
- 28 1/8 by 44 in. 71.4 by 111.8 cm.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist, California
Martin Lawrence Galleries, New York (acquired from the above in 1997)
Private Collection, Westchester
Solomon & Co. Fine Art, New York
Private Collection, New York
Christie's, New York, 15 March 2005, Lot 184
Private Collection, London
Sotheby's, New York, 3 April 2008, Lot 432
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Martin Lawrence Galleries, New York (acquired from the above in 1997)
Private Collection, Westchester
Solomon & Co. Fine Art, New York
Private Collection, New York
Christie's, New York, 15 March 2005, Lot 184
Private Collection, London
Sotheby's, New York, 3 April 2008, Lot 432
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Zurich, Galerie Proarta, Sam Francis: Bilder, Grafiken 1950–1992, April - July 1994, pp. 32-33, illustrated in color
London, Grovesnor Gallery, Sam Francis, November 1997, cat. no. 9, illustrated in color
Las Vegas Art Museum, Sam Francis: Remaking the World, March - April 2002, p. 39, illustrated in color
London, Grovesnor Gallery, Sam Francis, November 1997, cat. no. 9, illustrated in color
Las Vegas Art Museum, Sam Francis: Remaking the World, March - April 2002, p. 39, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse to the backing board in multiple locations. The sheet has a soft undulation, due to the artist’s choice of media, and the edges are deckled. There is time staining to the sheet, most noticeably to the perimeter of the sheet. Under close inspection, there are some soft creases to sheet, most noticeably in the lower left quadrant. Framed under glass.
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.
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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.