- 166
Sam Francis
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sam Francis
- Black Surge
- signed with the artist's initials
- watercolour on paper
- 28 by 38cm.; 11 by 15in.
- Executed in 1960.
Provenance
David Gibbs, London
Arthur Tooth & Sons, London
Sale: Christies, London, Contemporary Art, 19 June 1964, Lot 72
The Waddington Galleries, London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Arthur Tooth & Sons, London
Sale: Christies, London, Contemporary Art, 19 June 1964, Lot 72
The Waddington Galleries, London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
London, American Embassy, American Art at Home in Britain, 1977, no. 18
London, Warwick Arts Trust, Sam Francis, 1984, no. 33
London, Warwick Arts Trust, Sam Francis, 1984, no. 33
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the blue is more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is laid down on fabric. The lower and right edges are slightly deckled. There are artist's pinholes on all four corners.
"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."