SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: An 8 set-3, from: Pasadena Box (SF-67), 1963
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Numbered and Inscribed Lithograph in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 34 x 28.5 cm. / 13.4 x 11.2 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Sam Francis” at the lower left sheet edge.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, at the lower left corner.
It is also inscribed “State # II” next to the numbering. This edition of 100 was issued with two colour variants, the first 40 as state I and the remaining 60 as state II.
It was printed by Joseph Zirker at Joseph Press, Los Angeles in 1963 and was published by Pasadena Art Museum, California, in the same year.
The paper also bears the blindstamps of the publisher at the lower left and of the printer in the lower right of the image.
Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark L. 59
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor areas of skinning from previous hinging, verso.
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 (SFM83-353), 1983
Technique: Signed Monotype in Colours on Arches Paper
Paper size: 75 x 62 cm. / 29.5 x 24.4 in.
Additional Information: This monotype is signed in pencil by the artist “Sam Francis”, verso.
It also bears in pencil the registration number SFM83-353 in the upper right corner, verso.
Provenance: Private Japanese Collection.
Condition: Very good condition. Minor areas of skinning from previous hinging, 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 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: 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 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)
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.
