Details

Provenance

Martin Sosin, Santa Monica Private Collection, Santa Monica Mulier Mulier Gallery, Knokke-Zoute Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

London, Knoedler Gallery, Sam Francis: New Works , 1987

Literature

Debra Burchett-Lere, ed., Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Canvas and Panel Paintings, 1946-1994, Berkley 2010, no. SFF. 1403, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although they are brighter and more vibrant in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. Upon very close inspection, there is extremely minor wear to all four corner tips. There is an extremely thin diagonal irregularity in the canvas from the lower centre to the lower left, resulting in an intermittent very fine and stable hairline crack in the white and yellow pigments. On further inspection, there are some light dust fibres adhering to the thicker areas of blue pigment in the centre right of the composition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light. "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."

Catalog summary

Sam Francis Untitled signed and dated 1987 on the reverse acrylic on canvas 121.9 by 92cm.; 48 by 36 1/4 in. Provenance Martin Sosin, Santa Monica Private Collection, Santa Monica Mulier Mulier Gallery, Knokke-Zoute Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited London, Knoedler Gallery, Sam Francis: New Works , 1987 Literature Debra Burchett-Lere, ed., Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Canvas and Panel Paintings, 1946-1994, Berkley 2010, no. SFF. 1403, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although they are brighter and more vibrant in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. Upon very close inspection, there is extremely minor wear to all four corner tips. There is an extremely thin diagonal irregularity in the canvas from the lower centre to the lower left, resulting in an intermittent very fine and stable hairline crack in the white and yellow pigments. On further inspection, there are some light dust fibres adhering to the thicker areas of blue pigment in the centre right of the composition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light. "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."