Details

Provenance

Pamela Auchincloss Gallery, Santa Barbara Collection of William F. Brenner, Santa Barbara (acquired from the above in 1986) Sotheby's, New York, 17 February 1999, Lot 200 Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Santa Barbara, Pamela Auchincloss Gallery, Sam Francis: Recent Monotypes, ” January - February 1986

Literature

Debra Burchett-Lere, Ed., Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Canvas and Panel Paintings 1946-1994 , Berkeley 2011, cat. no. 754, illustrated in color on the DVD Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of wear and handling along the edges including a pinpoint abrasion on the lower edge of the canvas just left of center. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed. 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 1980 on the reverse acrylic on canvas 12 1/8 by 9 1/2 in. 30.8 by 24.1 cm. Provenance Pamela Auchincloss Gallery, Santa Barbara Collection of William F. Brenner, Santa Barbara (acquired from the above in 1986) Sotheby's, New York, 17 February 1999, Lot 200 Acquired from the above sale by the present owner Exhibited Santa Barbara, Pamela Auchincloss Gallery, Sam Francis: Recent Monotypes, ” January - February 1986 Literature Debra Burchett-Lere, Ed., Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Canvas and Panel Paintings 1946-1994 , Berkeley 2011, cat. no. 754, illustrated in color on the DVD Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of wear and handling along the edges including a pinpoint abrasion on the lower edge of the canvas just left of center. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed. 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.