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Sam Francis
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- acrylic on paper
- 41 by 13 7/8 in. 104.1 by 35 cm.
- Executed in 1979.
Provenance
Private Collection, Santa Monica (acquired directly from the artist)
Sotheby’s, New York, May 11, 2005, lot 243
Private Collection, New York (acquired at the above sale)
Sotheby’s, New York, May 11, 2005, lot 243
Private Collection, New York (acquired at the above sale)
Exhibited
Santa Monica College, Sam Francis: Color is the Essence of It All, October - December 2003, p. 46, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. The colors are vibrant. The sheet hinged on the reverse to the backing board in multiple places. The edges of the paper are deckled on all sides. There are a few very minor areas of pigment separation. There is a minor soft crease at the lower left corner. 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.
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.