SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: For Miró I, 1963
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on BFK Rives Wove Paper
Paper size: 56.5 x 76.5 cm. / 22.2 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 pencil from the edition of 20, at the lower centre image. There were also three artist’s proofs.
It was printed in a limited edition of 20 signed and numbered impressions by Aris Koutroulis, Los Angeles and Published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Los Angeles in 1963.
The paper bears the BFK Rives watermark in the lower margin and the blindstamps of the printer and publisher along the lower sheet edge.
This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SF-35.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark L. 37
Condition: Excellent condition.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: An Other Set-Y (Triptych), from: The Pasadena Box, 1964
Technique: Three Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithographs in Colours on Kochi Rice Paper Mounted on a Folding Screen
Paper size: 39.3 x 172 cm. / 15.5 x 67.7 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph is hand signed in pencil “Sam Francis” at the lower right margin of the right panel
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, next to the signature.
The three lithographs were mounted on a folding screen in Tokyo.
This triptych was created as a screen for the portfolio “Pasadena Box” that included eight lithographs, one scroll, one three-panel screen, and an original acrylic painting on paper and box.
It was printed in a limited edition of 100 signed and numbered impressions by the Joseph Press, Los Angeles and was published by the Pasadena Art Museum, California in 1964.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark L. L66
Condition: Excellent condition. Not examined outside the frame.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Felicitas, 1963
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 34.5 x 26 cm. / 13.9 x 10.2 in.
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 numbered in pencil from the edition of 24, at the lower right image. There were also a small number of artist’s proofs.
It was printed and published in a limited edition of 24 impressions by Joseph Zirker at the Joseph Press, Los Angeles in 1963.
The paper bears the blindstamp of the printer-publisher in 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. 42
Condition: Excellent condition. Remnants of hinging tape with minor staining, verso.
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 [SF 344], 1990
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on Waterleaf Wove Paper
Paper size: 117.5 x 76.2 cm. / 46.3 x 30 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Sam Francis” at the lower left corner.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 50, at the lower right corner image. There were also seven artist’s proofs.
It was printed in a limited edition of 50 signed and numbered impressions by George Page at The Litho Shop, Inc., Santa Monica and was published The Litho Shop Inc. in the same year.
The paper bears blindstamp of the publisher in the lower right image.
This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SF-344.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark L. 285
Condition: Excellent condition.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled SF87-071 (Acrylic), 1987
Technique: Stamp Signed Acrylic Painting on Handmade Paper
Paper size: 68 x 50 cm. / 26.8 x 19.7 in.
Additional Information: This is an acrylic painting on handmade paper by Sam Francis.
It was painted in 1987.
It is stamp signed in ink with artist’s signature “Sam Francis” verso and it bears the ink stamp of the Sam Francis Estate, verso.
The reference numbers S1-91I SF-87 are annotated, verso.
This work is identified with the interim identification number of SF87-071 in consideration for the forthcoming Sam Francis catalogue raisonné of unique works on paper.
Provenance: Galerie Proarta, Zurich.
Private Collection, Switzerland (purchased from the above in 2000)
Condition: Excellent condition.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Red Coral, 1973
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Numbered Etching and Aquatint in Colours on Fabriano Wove Paper
Paper size: 99 x 69.2 cm. / 39 x 27.2 in.
Image size: 44.8 x 50.2 cm. / 17.6 x 19.8 in.
Additional Information: This original etching and aquatint in colours is hand signed in pencil “Sam Francis” at the lower right sheet edge.
It is also hand numbered in pencil, from the edition of 45 at the lower right sheet edge. There were also ten artist’s proofs.
It was printed and published by Stamperia 2RC, Rome in 1973.
The paper bears the blindstamp of the publisher in the lower left corner.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark I. 18
Condition: Very good condition. Pale staining in all margins from previous mounting.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Bright Jade Ghost (Variant II), 1963
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on BFK Rives Wove Paper
Paper size: 63 x 90.5 cm. / 24.8 x 35.6 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph 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 125 at the lower left margin. There were also 20 artist’s proofs numbered in Roman numerals.
It was published by Kornfeld & Klipstein, Bern, in a limited edition of 125 impressions, in 1963. There are five colour variants within the edition, each with 25 impressions.
They are annotated with the corresponding Roman numeral respectively.
The paper bears the BFK Rives watermark.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark L. 29
Condition: Very good condition. Remnants of hinging tape with minor staining, verso.
