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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: 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: Untitled SF64-572 (Acrylic Watercolour), 1964

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.

SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)

Title: Untitled SF79-011 (Acrylic Collage), 1979

Technique: Stamp Signed Acrylic Painting and Collage on Paper

Paper size: 43 x 35.5 cm. / 16.9 x 14 in.

Additional Information: This is an acrylic painting with collage on wove paper by Sam Francis.
It was painted in 1979.
It is stamped with the signature stamp and the Sam Francis Estate Stamp, verso.
This work is identified with the interim identification numbers of SF79-011 in consideration for the forthcoming Sam Francis catalogue raisonné of unique works on paper.

Provenance: The Estate of the Artist, California
Galleria Delaive, Amsterdam
Private Collection, Milan, Italy
It is accompanied by a photographic certificate from Sam Francis Foundation, Glendale, February 2010.

Condition: Excellent condition.

SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)

Title: Untitled, 1988

Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Screenprint in colours on wove paper.

Paper Size: 76.3 x 55.9 cm. / 30 x 22 in.

Additional Information: This original screenprint is hand signed in pencil “Sam Francis” at the lower right margin.
It is inscribed “AP4” (Artist Proof 4) at the lower left margin.
Our impression is one of the artist’s proof printed aside the standard edition of 114 signed and numbered impressions.
It was published by La Paloma, Santa Monica, 1988.

Literature:
Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: Lembark S.19

Condition: Excellent Condition. Remains of hinging tape, verso.

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FRANCIS, Sam (1923-1994)

June 25, 1923, San Mateo, California – November 4, 1994, Santa Monica, California (American)

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  • Untitled SF64-572, 1964

  • Sketch SF65-076, 1965, 1965

  • Untitled SF79-011 (Acrylic Collage), 1979

  • Untitled, 1988

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