Lot 33
- 33
Sam Francis
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Francis
- Untitled
- signed and dated 1964 Tokyo on the reverse
- acrylic and watercolor on paper
- 28 5/8 by 22 1/4 in. 72.7 by 56.5 cm.
Provenance
J. Schreiber Kunsthandel, Mannheim
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1988
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1988
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse to the backing board. All four edges of the sheet are deckled. There is some very minor undulation to the sheet due to the artist's choice of medium. There is evidence of minor, hairline craquelure in the yellow and red pigment areas in the center of the sheet with associated pigment loss. Framed under glass.
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.
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.