Details

Provenance

Estate of the artist, California Galerie Delaive, Amsterdam Sotheby's, London, 7 February 2005, Lot 279 Movimento Arte Contemporanea, Milan Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Milan, Movimento Arte Contemporanea, Sam Francis, April - July 2005, p. 15, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter in the original.<br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount along the upper edge. Close inspection reveals some light handling creases to the paper. "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 1960 on the reverse watercolour on paper 36 by 26 cm. 14 1/8 by 10 1/4 in. Provenance Estate of the artist, California Galerie Delaive, Amsterdam Sotheby's, London, 7 February 2005, Lot 279 Movimento Arte Contemporanea, Milan Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited Milan, Movimento Arte Contemporanea, Sam Francis, April - July 2005, p. 15, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter in the original.<br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount along the upper edge. Close inspection reveals some light handling creases to the paper. "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."