Details

Provenance

Galerie Delaive, Amsterdam Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Amsterdam, Gallery Delaive, Sam Francis: Works on Paper , 1994, p. 40, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>Unexamined out of its frame, this work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places, and all four edges are slightly deckled. There is one artist's pinhole to the upper left corner tip and the sheet undulates slightly. Close inspection reveals a few short and unobtrusive creases and nicks to the right edge, towards the upper right corner tip. There are a few drying cracks to the thicker area of black impastoed paint, towards the upper right corner. "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 on the reverse acrylic on paper 77.5 by 58cm.; 30 1/2 by 22 3/4 in. Executed in 1992. Provenance Galerie Delaive, Amsterdam Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited Amsterdam, Gallery Delaive, Sam Francis: Works on Paper , 1994, p. 40, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>Unexamined out of its frame, this work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places, and all four edges are slightly deckled. There is one artist's pinhole to the upper left corner tip and the sheet undulates slightly. Close inspection reveals a few short and unobtrusive creases and nicks to the right edge, towards the upper right corner tip. There are a few drying cracks to the thicker area of black impastoed paint, towards the upper right corner. "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."