Lot 279
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Sam Francis

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Sam Francis
  • Untitled
  • stamped with the Estate of Sam Francis stamp on the reverse
  • monotype with woodcut, dry pigments, inks and oils on handmade paper
  • 29 7/8 by 25 3/8 in.
  • 75.9 by 64.5 cm.
  • Executed in 1982.

Provenance

Acquired from the Estate of Sam Francis by the present owner in 2001

Literature

Monotypes of Sam Francis, Stuttgart, Germany: Daco-Verlag, 1994, pp. 172-173, illustrated in color

Condition

Overall the work is in very good condition. The shaped impressions on the sheet correspond to the process of monotypy. The colors are bright and fresh. All four edges of the sheet are naturally deckled. Framed under Plexiglas.
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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