09-11-201509-12-2015
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2840BBoston
September 11, 2015 12:00 PMCalender
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Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994) Untitled (SFE-028 )

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$3,198$2,600
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2840BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 11, 2015 12:00PM

Description:

Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994)

Untitled (SFE-028), 1985, edition of 23, printed and published by the Litho Shop, Inc., Santa Monica (Lembark, I.62). Signed "Sam Francis" in pencil l.r., numbered "19/23" in pencil l.l., identified on a label from USTrust affixed to the backing. Color aquatint on paper, printed from two plates, total image size 36 x 24 1/4 in. (91.4 x 61.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Citizens Bank, Providence, Rhode Island.
Estimate $2,200-2,800

There are two impressions from different plates on one sheet. The work has not been removed from its frame, but the sheet is gently rippled, so it is not laid down. the sight size measures 37 1/2 x 25 5/8 in.


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