SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994 San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American) Title: Untitled (SF-314) Michel Waldberg: Sky Poems | Michel Waldberg: Poèmes dans le Ciel, 1986 Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph on Wove Paper Paper size: 76 x 56 cm. / 29.8 x 22.1 in. Additional Information: This is an original lithograph by Sam Francis. It is hand signed in pencil “Sam Francis” in the lower right margin and hand numbered in pencil “59/100” in the lower left margin. The work was published in a small limited edition of 100 signed and numbered impressions in 1986. This is one of the six lithograph Sam Francis created for the portfolio “Poèmes dans le Ciel” in 1986. It was printed by Desjobert, Paris and published by Philosophie des Arts, Francis Delille, Paris. Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press Reference: Lembark L. 270
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled (SF-311), 1979
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 106 x 75.5 cm. / 41.2 x 29.7 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Sam Francis” at the lower left image.
It is also hand numbered from the edition of 24, at the lower right image.
It was printed and published by The Litho Shop, Inc./ George Page, Santa Monica.
The paper bears blindstamp of the publisher at the lower right image.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark L. 238
Condition: Very good condition.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled SFE-003 (Blue, Red and Yellow), 1982
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Etching and Aquatint in Colours on Somerset Wove Paper
Paper size: 82.2 x 65.4 cm. / 32.4 x 25.8 in.
Image size: 60.4 x 45.1 cm. / 23.8 x 17.6 in.
Additional Information: This original etching and aquatint in colours is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Sam Francis” at the lower right margin.
It is also hand inscribed in pencil “CTP” [Colour Trial Proof] at the lower left margin.
Our impression is one of twelve colour trial proofs in various tones aside from the standard edition of 20.
The standard edition was published by The Litho Shop Inc., Santa Monica, California in 1982.
This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SFE-003.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark I.35
Condition: Excellent condition.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Sun Up, 1964
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Lithograph in Colours on BFK Rives Wove Paper
Paper size: 47 x 66 cm. / 18.5 x 26 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Sam Francis” at the lower right image.
It is also hand inscribed “artist’s proof” in pencil next to the signature. Our impression is an artist’s proof aside from the standard edition of 75.
It was published by Kornfeld and Klipstein, Bern in 1964.
This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SF-63.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark L. 76
Condition: Excellent condition.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled (SFS-89), 1989
Technique: Original Monotype in Colours on Arches Wove Paper
Paper size: 57.3 x 76.3 cm. / 22.5 x 30 in.
Additional Information: This original monotype is stamped with the estate’s stamp, verso. The paper bears the Arches watermark in the lower left corner
Provenance: This monotype is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the artist’s estate and The Litho Shop Inc., Santa Monica.
Condition: Very good condition. A diagonal crease across the lower left image. Minor handling creases across the sheet.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled (SF-363), 1994
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Lithograph in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 59 cm. / 23.2 in. (diameter)
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Sam Francis” at the centre of the lower image.
It is also hand inscribed in pencil “CTP” [Colour Trial Proof] next to the signature. Our impression is an experimental colour trial proof aside from the standard edition of 50.
It was printed and published by The Litho Shop Inc., Santa Monica in 1994. The paper bears the publisher’s blindstamp next to the signature.
This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SF-361.
The sheet is also annotated “CTP 3” in pencil, verso.
Provenance:
Sam Francis Estate
Private Collection
Condition: Excellent condition.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled (SF-362), 1994
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Lithograph in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 59 cm. / 23.2 in. (diameter)
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Sam Francis” at the centre of the lower image.
It is also hand inscribed in pencil “CTP” [Colour Trial Proof] next to the signature. Our impression is an experimental colour trial proof aside from the standard edition of 50.
It was printed and published by The Litho Shop Inc., Santa Monica in 1994. The paper bears the publisher’s blindstamp next to the signature.
This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SF-361.
Provenance:
Sam Francis Estate
Private Collection
Condition: Excellent condition.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled SF78-255 (Acrylic), 1978
Technique: Signed and Dated Acrylic Painting on BFK Rives Paper
Paper size: 75 x 105 cm. / 29.5 x 41.3 in.
Additional Information: This is an acrylic painting on wove paper by Sam Francis.
It was painted in 1978.
It is hand signed and dated in pencil “Sam Francis 1978” verso. It bears three ink stamps of the Sam Francis Estate, verso.
The paper bears the BFK Rives watermark.
This work is identified with the interim identification number of SF78-255 in consideration for the forthcoming Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Unique Works on Paper.
Provenance: Ace Gallery, Los Angeles.
Private Collection, Los Angeles (acquired from the above in March 1981).
Private Collection.
Exhibited
Los Angeles, Ace Gallery, Sam Francis: Major Paintings and Drawings, 20 March-25 April 1981.
Condition: Very good condition. Handling creases across the sheet. Paper undulates in margins due to technique. Remnants of hinging tape along the sheet edges, verso.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Technique: Signed and Dated Acrylic and Watercolour Painting on Paper
Paper size: 43 x 35.5 cm. / 16.9 x 14 in.
Additional Information: This is an acrylic painting with watercolour on wove paper by Sam Francis.
It was painted in 1964.
It is hand signed and dated in pencil “Sam Francis 1964” verso and it bears the ink stamp of the Sam Francis Estate, verso.
This work is identified with the interim identification number of SF64-572 in consideration for the forthcoming Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Unique Works on Paper.
Provenance: The Estate of the Artist, California
Ace Gallery, Beverly Hills, California
Condition: Very good condition. A repaired short tear in the upper image. Very minor scuffing in the purple ink visible only in raking light.