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SAM FRANCIS | Untitled
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- signed and dated 1979 on the reverse
- acrylic on paper
- 25.5 by 33 cm. 10 by 13 in.
Provenance
Galerie Kornfeld, Bern
Private Collection, Norway (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Norway (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Boston, Institute of Contemporary Art, (and travelling), Sam Francis: Works on Paper, a Survey 1948–1979, September - October 1979
Bern, Galerie Kornfeld, Sam Francis: Werke 1969–1973, October - November 1973, n.p., no. 75, illustrated
Bern, Galerie Kornfeld, Sam Francis: Werke 1969–1973, October - November 1973, n.p., no. 75, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly brighter and more vibrant in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso to the backing board in numerous places and undulates slightly. The two vertical and lower horizontal edges are deckled. There are artist's pin holes to the centre of each vertical edge.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This work is identified with the interim identification number of SF79-029 in consideration for the forthcoming Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Unique Works on Paper. This information is subject to change as scholarship continues by the Sam Francis Foundation.