Details

Provenance

Estate of the artist Gallery Delaive, Amsterdam Acquired by the present owner from the above

Exhibited

Bratislava, Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, Sam Francis: Retrospective in Blue , June - August 2010, p. 153, illustrated in color New York, Sotheby's S|2, Sam Francis: The Exploration of Color, September - October 2011, cat. no. 28, pp. 64-65, illustrated in color Condition This work is in good condition overall. The wood is uneven and splintered in spots, which appears to be inherent to the artist's working method. It appears that some of the pigment had chipped off, particularly on the yellow paint spots. Framed under Plexiglas. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Sam Francis Untitled mixed media on wood 82 3/4 by 32 1/4 by 1/4 in. 210.2 by 81.9 by 0.6 cm. Executed in 1983. Provenance Estate of the artist Gallery Delaive, Amsterdam Acquired by the present owner from the above Exhibited Bratislava, Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, Sam Francis: Retrospective in Blue , June - August 2010, p. 153, illustrated in color New York, Sotheby's S|2, Sam Francis: The Exploration of Color, September - October 2011, cat. no. 28, pp. 64-65, illustrated in color Condition This work is in good condition overall. The wood is uneven and splintered in spots, which appears to be inherent to the artist's working method. It appears that some of the pigment had chipped off, particularly on the yellow paint spots. Framed under Plexiglas. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.