Details

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

Exhibited

London, American Embassy, American Art at Home in Britain , 1977, no. 18 London, Warwick Arts Trust, Sam Francis , 1984, no. 33 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the blue is more vibrant in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>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."

Catalog summary

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 Exhibited London, American Embassy, American Art at Home in Britain , 1977, no. 18 London, Warwick Arts Trust, Sam Francis , 1984, no. 33 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the blue is more vibrant in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>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."