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 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.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled SF92-55 (Acrylic), 1992
Technique: Signed Acrylic Painting on Paper
Paper size: 57.1 x 76.2 cm. / 22.5 x 30 in.
Additional Information: This is an acrylic painting on wove paper by Sam Francis.
It was painted in 1992.
It is hand signed in pencil “Sam Francis” verso and it bears the ink stamp of the Sam Francis Estate, verso.
Provenance: The Estate of the Artist, Venice, 1994.
Private Collection, Greenwich.
Martin Lawrence Ltd. Editions, New York.
Private Collection, Toronto.
Anonymous sale; Christie’s, London, 7 February 2008, lot 211.
This work is identified with the interim identification number of SF92-55 in consideration for the forthcoming Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Unique Works on Paper.
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.
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Sketch SF65-076, 1965
Technique: Signed and Dated Acrylic Painting on Paper
Size: 33 x 55.9 cm. / 13 x 22 in.
Additional Information: This is an acrylic painting on wove paper and is hand signed and dated by the artist in pencil “Sam Francis 1965”, verso.
It was painted in 1965.
It is also stamped with the Sam Francis Estate Stamp, verso.
It is also annotated in pencil “Sketch” below the signature in the artist’s hand, verso.
This work is identified with the interim identification number SF65-076. in consideration for the forthcoming Sam Francis catalogue raisonné of unique works on paper.
Provenance: The Estate of the Artist, California
Private Collection, 2003
Condition: Very good condition. Very minor nicks to the sheet edges. Pinholes in corners originating during the artist’s process. Minor areas of skinning from previous hinging, verso.
