SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled SF73-287 (Tokyo), 1973
Technique: Signed and Dated and Inscribed Acrylic and Gouache on Wove Paper
Paper size: 37.4 x 55.2 cm. / 14.8 x 21.8 in.
Additional Information: This is an acrylic and gouache painting on wove paper by Sam Francis.
It was painted in 1973.
It is hand signed and dated in black ink “Sam Francis 1973” verso. It is also inscribed by the artist ‘Tokyo’ below the date.
This work is identified with the interim identification number of SF73-287 in consideration for the forthcoming Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Unique Works on Paper.
Provenance: Kornfeld und Klipstein, Bern, Switzerland.
Irving Galleries, Palm Beach, Florida.
Acquired from the above in 1987.
Private Collection, United States of America.
Condition: Excellent condition.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled (SF-341), 1989
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Inscribed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 117.4 x 76.1 cm. / 46.2 x 30 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 numbered in Roman numerals and inscribed ‘AP’, in the lower left corner. It is one of nine Artist’s proofs aside from the edition of 50.
It was printed and published by The Litho Shop Inc., Santa Monica.
This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SF-341.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark L. 282
Condition: Excellent condition.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled (SFE-081), 1992
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Aquatint in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 91.8 x 100.3 cm. / 36.2 x 39.5 in.
Image size: 59.4 x 66.4 cm. / 23.4 x 26.1 in.
Additional Information: This original aquatint in colours is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Sam Francis” at the lower right margin.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 76, at the lower left margin. There were also 18 proofs aside from the standard edition.
It was printed by 2RC Edizioni d’Arte and published by Vigna Antoniniana Stamperia d’Arte, Rome.
This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SFE-081 RC.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark Addendum SFE-081
Condition: Very good condition. Very soft handling creases in the margins.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Happy Death Stone, 1960
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on BFK Rives Wove Paper
Paper size: 62.9 x 90.8 cm. / 25 x 36 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Sam Francis” at the lower centre image.
It is also hand-numbered from the edition of 90, at the lower centre. A small number of artist’s proofs are known.
It was printed by Emil Matthieu at Emil Matthieu Atelier, Zurich and published by Kornfeld and Klipstein, Bern in 1960.
This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SF-10.
Provenance: Martha Jackson Gallery, New York.
David K. Anderson Grandchildren’s Trust, New York.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark L. 10
Condition: Very good condition. The sheet edges very lightly toned.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Lover Loved Loved Lover, 1960
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on BFK Rives Wove Paper
Paper size: 62.9 x 90.8 cm. / 25 x 36 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Sam Francis” at the lower right of centre.
It is also hand inscribed “pour M. Matthieu” [For Mister Matthieu], at the lower left of centre. It is a printer’s proof dedicated to the printer Emil Matthieu aside from the standard edition of 18.
It was printed by Emil Matthieu at Emil Matthieu Atelier, Zurich and published by Kornfeld and Klipstein, Bern in 1960.
This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SF-14.
Provenance: Emil Matthieu, Zurich.
Martha Jackson Gallery, New York.
David K. Anderson Grandchildren’s Trust, New York.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark L. 14
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled (SFE-092), 1993
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Aquatint in Colours on BFK Wove Paper
Paper size: 61.6 x 51.4 cm. / 24.3 x 20.2 in.
Image size: 39 x 31 cm. / 15.4 x 12.2 in.
Additional Information: This original aquatint in colours is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Sam Francis” at the lower right margin.
It is also hand-numbered in pencil from the edition of 25, at the lower right margin. There were also six proofs aside from the standard edition.
It was printed by Jacob Samuel at The Litho Shop Inc., Santa Monica in October 1993 and was published by The Litho Shop Inc., Santa Monica, California in the same year.
This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SFE-092.
The paper bears the blind stamp of the publisher in the lower right corner.
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: Very good condition. The upper right sheet is slightly grubby.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Firewood, 1973
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Screenprint in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 81.3 x 101 cm. / 32 x 39.8 in.
Additional Information: This original screenprint in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Sam Francis” in the centre of the lower sheet.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 50, in the lower left margin. There were also ten artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition.
It was printed and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles with their blindstamps recto and ink stamp, verso.
Provenance: Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark S. 15
Condition: Very good condition. Very pale time-staining, verso. Remnants of hinging tape, verso.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Trietto III, 1991
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching and Aquatint in Colours on Fabriano Wove Paper
Paper size: 97.2 x 135.3 cm. / 38.3 x 53.3 in.
Image size: 69.2 x 98.5 cm. / 27.2 x 38.8 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 numbered in pencil from the edition of 66, at the lower left margin. There were also 14 artist’s proofs.
It was printed by Vigna Antoniniana Stamperia d’Arte, Rome, and published by 2RC Edizioni d’Arte, Rome in 1991.
The paper bears the blindstamp of the publisher.
This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SFE-076 RC
Condition: Very good condition. Soft handling creases in the margins at the sheet edges.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled SF80-1191, 1980
Technique: Stamp Signed Acrylic on tissue thin Japan paper
Paper size: 59.7 x 45.7 cm. / 23.5 x 18 in.
Additional Information: This is an acrylic painting on tissue thin Japan paper by Sam Francis.
It was painted in 1980.
It is stamp signed “Sam Francis” verso. It also bears the ink stamp of the Sam Francis Estate, verso.
This work is identified with the interim identification number of SF80-1191 in consideration for the forthcoming Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Unique Works on Paper.
The sheet bears the inventory number from gallery Delaive, verso.
Provenance:
Estate of the artist, Santa Monica
Gallery Delaive, Amsterdam
Paris, Cornette de Saint Cyr, 8th October 2005, lot 69
Condition: Very good condition. A soft crease in the lower left corner. Remnants of hinging, verso.
