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Sam Francis
Estimate
230,000 - 280,000 HKD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled (SF76-214)
- signed and stamped by the Sam Francis Estate on the reverse
- acrylic on paper
Executed in 1976.
Provenance
Graystone Gallery, San Francisco
Jonathan Novak Fine Art, Los Angeles
Sotheby's, New York, February 17, 1999, lot 198
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Jonathan Novak Fine Art, Los Angeles
Sotheby's, New York, February 17, 1999, lot 198
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in good condition. There is a small 2mm tear on the upper edge located 6 cm from the right edge; a very minor tear on the lower edge located 6.5 from the right edge. There are 2 minor pin holes in the upper center of the paper. There is one paint loss 1 cm in length on the right edge located 9 cm from lower edge. There is evidence of scattered minor craquelure in the areas of thick paints. This work has not been examined out of the frame.
"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."