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Sam Francis
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
signed twice and dated 1964/65 on the reverse
- acrylic and oil on canvas
- 305 by 212cm.; 120 by 83 1/4 in.
Provenance
The Estate of Sam Francis
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Dublin, Royal Dublin Society and National Museum of Ireland, ROSC '67: The poetry of Vision - An International Exhibition of Modern Painting and Ancient Celtic Art, 1967, no. 37
Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, Sam Francis, 1968, no. 56, illustrated
Basel, Kunsthalle Basel, Sam Francis, 1968, no. 73
Karlsruhe, Badischer Kunstverein, Sam Francis, 1968, no. 56
Exhibition Catalogue, Bonn, Kunst-und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Sam Francis, 1993, p. 174, illustrated in colour
Beverly Hills, Gagosian Gallery, Sam Francis: A Survey of Paintings 1965-1983, 1997
Literature
Yves Michaud, Sam Francis, Paris 1991-1992, p. 113, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are faint hairline tension cracks in places along all four extreme edges. There are a few faint creases to the canvas throughout, most notably towards the centre of the composition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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 SFP64-3