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Sam Francis
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- signed and dated 1966 on the reverse
- acrylic on paper
- 73 by 56.5cm.; 28 3/4 by 22 1/4 in.
Provenance
Sam Francis Estate, California
Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago
Ace Gallery, Beverly Hills
Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago
Ace Gallery, Beverly Hills
Exhibited
Chicago, Richard Gray Gallery, Sam Francis: The Edge, 2000
Beverly Hills, ACE Gallery, Sam Francis, 2003
Beverly Hills, ACE Gallery, Sam Francis, 2003
Condition
Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall paper tone tends more towards cream in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. It is hinged to the backing board in places along all four edges. There is slight undulation throughout. There is a light handling crease towards the right centre of the composition and slight handling marks to the white ground of the central section and to the top extreme edge. The lower left extreme corner tip is lifting slightly. There is a tiny tear approximately 15cm from the top left hand corner, and another just below, inherent to the artist's working process.
"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 registered in the Sam Francis Foundation Archives under number SF64-045