Items Similar to The Yellow and Black Square (1959), [SF58-133], Abstract Painting by Sam Francis
![UNTITLED (1969), [SF69-005], Abstract Painting by Sam Francis](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/sam-francis-paintings-untitled-1969-sf69-005-abstract-painting-by-sam-francis-for-sale/a_15452/a_90690721637188535436/50522033_1__master.jpg)
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
Sam FrancisThe Yellow and Black Square (1959), [SF58-133], Abstract Painting by Sam Francis1959
1959
$110,000
£83,222.55
€96,051.73
CA$153,639.39
A$170,817.66
CHF 89,412.74
MX$2,095,021.96
NOK 1,138,450.32
SEK 1,074,832.02
DKK 716,769.50
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
Sam FRANCIS (1923-1994)
THE YELLOW AND WHITE SQUARE
Signed, titled and dated 1959 on the reverse
Watercolor on paper
11 by 10 in. (27.9 x 25.4 cm.)
Executed in 1959
This work is identified with the interim identification number of SF58-133 in consideration for the
forthcoming Sam Francis: Catalogue Raisonné of Unique Works on Paper.
PROVENANCE
Zoe Dusanne Gallery, Seattle
Private Collection
Greg Kucera Gallery, Seattle
Andre Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
B.C. Holland Inc., Chicago
Private Collection
Public Sale: Contemporary Curated March 2nd 2018, Sotheby’s New York
Acquired from the above
EXHIBITED
Zoe Dusanne Gallery, Seattle, Sam Francis: Works on Paper, April - May 1959, no. 9
- Creator:Sam Francis (1923–1994, American)
- Creation Year:1959
- Dimensions:Height: 10.99 in (27.9 cm)Width: 10.01 in (25.4 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet has yellowed slightly with age as evidenced by the extreme edges. The edges of the sheet are deckled, which is inherent to the medium. There is very light wear and handling along the edges.
- Gallery Location:Hong Kong, HK
- Reference Number:Seller: SF-0011stDibs: LU154529068892
Sam Francis
Sam Francis was an American artist known for his exuberantly colorful, large-scale abstract paintings. His practice incorporated elements from Abstract Expressionism, Color Field painting, Impressionism and Eastern philosophy to create a unique style of painterly abstraction.
Influenced by Jackson Pollock and Clyfford Still, Francis is more closely associated to the work of Helen Frankenthaler, as he was more interested in the formal arrangement of the picture plane than the expressivity of the individual artist. “Painting is about the beauty of space and the power of containment,” Francis once reflected.
Born on June 25, 1923 in San Mateo, California, Francis briefly served in the US Air Force during World War II but was injured during a test flight. Returning to California, he received his BA and MA from UC Berkeley in botany and psychology before beginning to pursue a career in art. The artist traveled widely during his career, and he was closely aligned with the Art Informel movement while living abroad in Paris during the 1950s.
Francis died on November 4, 1994 in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 71. He was a founding trustee of Los Angeles’s Museum of Contemporary Art, and his paintings can be found in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Kunstmuseum Basel, and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, among others.
Find authentic Sam Francis art today on 1stDibs.
About the Seller
5.0
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2017
1stDibs seller since 2021
104 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 6 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Chel Lap Kok, Hong Kong
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllUNTITLED (1969), [SF69-005], Abstract Painting by Sam Francis
By Sam Francis
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sam Francis (1923‐1994)
UNTITLED [SF69-005]
acrylic on paper
104.7 x 74.9 cm (41 1/4 x 29 1/2 in)
Executed in 1969
Signed and dated on the base
This work is identified with the int...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
![UNTITLED (1969), [SF69-005], Abstract Painting by Sam Francis](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/sam-francis-paintings-untitled-1969-sf69-005-abstract-painting-by-sam-francis-for-sale/a_15452/a_90690721637188535436/50522033_1__master.jpg?width=240)
$44,000 Sale Price
24% Off
Work (1963), abstract painting by Sadamasa Motonaga
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sadamasa Motonaga (1922-2011)
Work
Executed in 1961
Oil and Synthetic resin on paper
13.8 x 9 cm
Signed on the front
The present work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ...
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Synthetic Resin
À la gloire de l'image et art poétique 15 lithographs by Zao Wou-ki AGE271-285
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Hong Kong, HK
À la gloire de l'image et art poétique,
1976 by Zao Wou-ki
Printed by Ediciones Polígrafia, Barcelona
The portfolio, comprising 15 Lithographs in color,
With the printed signatures and dates on each.
accompanied by the title page and text in French by Roger Callois,
lacking the justification, loose, as issued,
contained in a paper wrapper, lacking the cloth wrapper case,
with central fold as issued.
image 40 x 67 cm; sheet 49.7 x 71.6 cm
image 15 ³/₄ x 26 ³/₈ cm; sheet 19 ⁹/₁₆ x 28 ³/₁₆ cm
Edition of 300 plus 15 Artist Proofs.
Literature:
Catalogue Raisonné of Zao Wou-ki's graphic works (AGERUP) plates 271-285
About the Artist:
Born in 1920 in Beijing, Zao Wou-Ki attended the National School of Arts, Hangzhou for six years under the supervision of Lin Fengmian...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Work by Senkichiro Nasaka. Painting on paper executed in 1963 (abstract)
By Senkichiro Nasaka
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Senkichiro Nasaka
(1923-2014)
WORK
Mixed media on paper
53 x 37 cm ( 20 ⁷/₈ x 14 ⁹/₁₆ in) not considering the frame
Executed in 1963
Signed and dated in the reverse
The present work is one of the few paintings pre-dating Senkichiro Nasaka’s affiliation to the Gutai Group.
The particular choice of means and technique, inspired by Senkichiro Nasaka’s mastery of both Japanese and Western painting, conveys the semblance of geological accretions, and clearly adheres to Jiro Yoshihara’s motto: “create what has never been done before”
About the Artist:
Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1923, in 1942 Senkichiro Nasaka entered the Kyoto City Painting University. where he was a contemporary of Kazuo Shiraga.
In 1960s he made a career switch from Japanese traditional painting to Western style oil painting, creating works under the influence of the informel style.
In 1965 Nasaka presented his work to the 15th Gutai Art...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Eau Forte XVIII, 1962, Etching, Limited Edition of 100 by Pierre Soulages -BNF19
By Pierre Soulages
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pierre Soulages
Eau Forte XVIII, 1962
Edition number: 69/100
Etching and aquatint in colors, signed in pencil by the artist.
1 Plate on Velin d'Arches paper
Printed by Lacouriere, Pa...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Work (1963), abstract painting by Sadamasa Motonaga
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sadamasa Motonaga (1922-2011)
Work
Executed in 1963
Oil and Synthetic resin on paper
14.5 x 10 cm
Signed on the front
Signed, dated, and titled (on the reverse)
The present work is a...
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Synthetic Resin
You May Also Like
Untitled (SF64-121)
By Sam Francis
Located in London, GB
Sam Francis
Untitled (SF64-121)
1964
Gouache and oil on paper
69.9 x 104.4 cms (27 1/2 x 41 1/8 ins)
SF14605
Exhibited:
New York, 'Chamberlain/Francis', Van Doren Waxter, July 11- ...
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
UNTITLED
By Sam Francis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Lithograph
38 3/8 x 28 inches
Signed Lower Right
Dated and Numbered 25/28 Lower Left
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled
By Sam Francis
Located in London, GB
Sam Francis
Untitled
Circa 1960
Lithograph, Edition of 40
71.9 x 50.8 cms (28.3 x 20 ins)
SF17686
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Senza Titolo III
By Sam Francis
Located in London, GB
125 x 135.5 cms (49.21 x 53.35 ins)
Edition of 76
76 numbered impressions and 14 artist's proofs
Fabriano Rosaspina paper
Signed in pencil, inscribed 'Bon a tirer'.
Published ...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint, Color, Etching
Composition by Sam Francis - Abstract, mixed media
By Sam Francis
Located in London, GB
*PLEASE NOTE UK BUYERS WILL ONLY PAY 5% VAT ON THIS PURCHASE.
Composition by Sam Francis (1923-1994)
Acrylic and paper collage on paper
57.2 x 81.3 cm (22 ¹/₂ x 32 inches)
Stamped o...
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Mercury
By Sam Francis
Located in London, GB
Sam Francis
Mercury
1963
Lithograph on BFK Rives paper, Edition of 20
60 .3 x 47.6 cms (23 3/4 x 18 3/4 ins)
SF16664
Literature:
The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonne 196...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$8,500