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Provenance

Estate of the artist, Pasadena Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background tends more towards cream in the original.<br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso to the mount in several places and the lower edge is slightly deckled. Very close inspection reveals some handling creases throughout the sheet, notably to the lower and upper right corner tips and towards the centre of the lower edge. "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, dated Tokyo 1964 and stamped by The Sam Francis Estate on the reverse acrylic on paper 31.3 by 47.5 cm. 12 3/8 by 18 3/4 in. Provenance Estate of the artist, Pasadena Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background tends more towards cream in the original.<br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso to the mount in several places and the lower edge is slightly deckled. Very close inspection reveals some handling creases throughout the sheet, notably to the lower and upper right corner tips and towards the centre of the lower edge. "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."