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Sam Francis
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- acrylic on canvas
- 120 by 35 3/4 in. 305 by 91 cm.
Provenance
André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
Galerie Proarta, Zurich
Private Collection
Christie's, Dubai, May 24, 2006, lot 123
Private Collection, Europe
Galerie Proarta, Zurich
Private Collection
Christie's, Dubai, May 24, 2006, lot 123
Private Collection, Europe
Exhibited
New York, André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., Sam Francis: New Paintings, February 1989
Zurich, Galerie Proarta, Sam Francis, November 1996 - March 1997
Mendrisio, Museo d'Arte, Sam Francis, May - July 1997, p. 90, illustrated in color
Zurich, Galerie Proarta, Sam Francis: Bilder 1953 bis 1992, October 1999 - January 2000, pp. 70-71, illustrated in color
Zurich, Galerie Proarta, Sam Francis, November 1996 - March 1997
Mendrisio, Museo d'Arte, Sam Francis, May - July 1997, p. 90, illustrated in color
Zurich, Galerie Proarta, Sam Francis: Bilder 1953 bis 1992, October 1999 - January 2000, pp. 70-71, illustrated in color
Literature
Debra Burchett-Lere, ed., Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of the Canvas and Panel Paintings 1946-1994, Berkeley, 2011, cat. no. SFF.1562, illustrated in color on the DVD
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The colors are extremely bright, fresh and clean. There is very light evidence of wear and handling along the edges. The areas of thicker paint all appear stable. Under very close inspection, a minor crack is visible to the dark green area just above the purple at the bottom, possibly inherent to the artist's working method. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there are two small and unobtrusive light surface abrasions along the right edge that fluoresce lightly, but do not appear to be the result of restoration. Framed.
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.