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Sam Francis
Untitled SFE-003 (Dark Blue) - American Abstract, Post War Art

1982

$5,300

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SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994 San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American) Title: Untitled SFE-003 (Dark Blue), 1982 Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Etching and Aquatint in Colours on Somerset Wove Paper Paper size: 82.2 x 65.4 cm. / 32.4 x 25.8 in. Image size: 60.4 x 45.1 cm. / 23.8 x 17.6 in. Additional Information: This original etching and aquatint in colours is hand signed by the artist in pencil "Sam Francis" at the lower right margin. It is also hand inscribed in pencil “CTP” [Colour Trial Proof] at the lower left margin. Our impression is one of twelve colour trial proofs in various tones aside from the standard edition of 20. The standard edition was published by The Litho Shop Inc., Santa Monica, California in 1982. This subject is recorded in the Sam Francis Archive with the identification number SFE-003. Literature: Lembark, W. C. (1992). The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1960-1990. New York: Hudson Hills Press Reference: Lembark I.35 Condition: Excellent condition.

Details

  • Creator
    Sam Francis (1923–1994, American)
  • Creation Year
    1982
  • Dimensions
    Height: 32.37 in. (82.2 cm)Width: 25.75 in. (65.4 cm)
  • Medium
    Etching,Aquatint
  • Period
    1980-1989
  • Condition
  • Gallery Location
    London, GB
  • Reference Number
    1stDibs: LU1808229732

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