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Sam Francis
Estimate
350,000 - 500,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- My Hand in Yours
- signed and dated 1986 on the reverse; titled on the stretcher
- acrylic on canvas
- 52 1/8 by 84 1/8 in. 132.4 by 213.7 cm.
Provenance
Michael Dunev Gallery, San Francisco
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1988
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1988
Exhibited
Palo Alto, Smith Andersen Gallery, Sam Francis: Four Decades, February - March 1988
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is a faint horizontal stretcher bar impression visible across the center of the canvas which is most apparent in the white areas. There is some evidence of wear and handling at the edges and areas of fine and stable craquelure scattered throughout the composition. There is an unobtrusive scuff mark located approximately 13 ¾ in. from the right edge and 5 ½ in. from the bottom 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.
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.
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.