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Provenance

Ruth S. Schaffner Gallery, Santa Barbara Private Collection Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1982 Condition This work is in good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse in multiple places. There is a very minor loss to the sheet at the lower center-left edge and the lower right edge. There are two very minor tears to the sheet at the lower right edge. In the heavier pigmented areas there is some evidence of hairline craquelure. There is some minor discoloration to the sheet, particularly at the edges. There is some minor residue surrounding the yellow pigmented areas, due to the artist's choice of medium. 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 signed and dated 1976 on the reverse acrylic on paper 21 3/4 by 17 1/2 in. 55.2 by 44.5 cm. Provenance Ruth S. Schaffner Gallery, Santa Barbara Private Collection Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1982 Condition This work is in good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse in multiple places. There is a very minor loss to the sheet at the lower center-left edge and the lower right edge. There are two very minor tears to the sheet at the lower right edge. In the heavier pigmented areas there is some evidence of hairline craquelure. There is some minor discoloration to the sheet, particularly at the edges. There is some minor residue surrounding the yellow pigmented areas, due to the artist's choice of medium. 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.