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Sam Francis Monotype

Untitled, 1981, Sam Francis Monotype
Untitled, 1981, Sam Francis Monotype

Untitled, 1981, Sam Francis Monotype

By Sam Francis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experimental Printmaking by lauded American artist, Sam Francis (1923-1994). The Sam Francis Estate stamp and a

Category

1980s More Prints

Materials

Ink, Oil, Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Pigment, Monotype

Untitled, 1981, Sam Francis Monotype
Untitled, 1981, Sam Francis Monotype

Untitled, 1981, Sam Francis Monotype

By Sam Francis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experimental Printmaking by lauded American artist, Sam Francis (1923-1994). The Sam Francis Estate stamp and a

Category

1980s Abstract Prints

Materials

Paint, Paper

Untitled -  Etching and Aquatint Monotype by Sam Francis - 1989
Untitled -  Etching and Aquatint Monotype by Sam Francis - 1989

Untitled - Etching and Aquatint Monotype by Sam Francis - 1989

By Sam Francis

Located in Roma, IT

Untitled (SFE-072) is an original contemporary artwork realized by Sam Francis in 1989. Etching

Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint, Monotype

Untitled - Lithograph by Sam Francis - 1982
Untitled - Lithograph by Sam Francis - 1982

Untitled - Lithograph by Sam Francis - 1982

By Sam Francis

Located in Roma, IT

Untitled is an original artwork realized by Sam Francis in 1982. Lithograph and monotype in colors

Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled - Etching by Sam Francis - 1989
Untitled - Etching by Sam Francis - 1989

Untitled - Etching by Sam Francis - 1989

By Sam Francis

Located in Roma, IT

Untitled is an original artwork realized in 1989 by Sam Francis. Etching, Aquatint and monotype in

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Aquatint, Etching

Suite of Four Limited Edition Ceramic Plates
Suite of Four Limited Edition Ceramic Plates

Suite of Four Limited Edition Ceramic Plates

By Sam Francis

Located in New York, NY

Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. They are based on the following original Sam Francis monotypes

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist More Art

Materials

Ceramic, Mixed Media, Screen

Untitled, c.1974-1976 (SF129s)
Untitled, c.1974-1976 (SF129s)

Untitled, c.1974-1976 (SF129s)

By Sam Francis

Located in Greenwich, CT

Untitled (SF129s) dating to c.1974-1976 is a mixed media, silkscreen monotype on handmade paper, 30

Category

20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monotype, Screen

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Untitled Monotype 1982

Sam FrancisUntitled Monotype 1982, 1982

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 25.2 in

Untitled Monotype 1982

By Sam Francis

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Original Sam Francis Monotype Print in colors with embossing on hand-made paper. Signed in pencil

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper

Monotype bleu

Sam FrancisMonotype bleu

Unavailable

H 22.25 in W 26.19 in

Monotype bleu

By Sam Francis

Located in Paris, FR

Bears on the back the stamp of Sam Francis's signature and the label of the Sam Francis Estate.

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Monotype

Monotype prototype
Monotype prototype

Sam FrancisMonotype prototype, 1983

Unavailable

H 82 in W 73 in

Monotype prototype

By Sam Francis

Located in Frankfurt, DE

Estate stamped ESTATE OF THE ARTIST THIS WORK IS REGISTERED IN THE ARCHIVE OF THE SAM

Category

20th Century Abstract Mixed Media

Untitled 1 & 2 monotypes (from the Baby Lips Series)
Untitled 1 & 2 monotypes (from the Baby Lips Series)

Untitled 1 & 2 monotypes (from the Baby Lips Series)

By Sam Francis

Located in Santa Fe, NM

From "Baby Lips" series. Unique monotypes by Sam Francis. Signed front bottom right. Shades of blue

Category

1980s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Monotype

Untitled  1 (from the Baby Lips Series)
Untitled  1 (from the Baby Lips Series)

Untitled 1 (from the Baby Lips Series)

By Sam Francis

Located in Santa Fe, NM

From "Baby Lips" series. Unique monotype by Sam Francis. Signed front bottom right. Shades of

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Monotype

Untitled 2 (from the Baby Lips Series)
Untitled 2 (from the Baby Lips Series)

Untitled 2 (from the Baby Lips Series)

By Sam Francis

Located in Santa Fe, NM

From "Baby Lips" series. Unique monotype by Sam Francis. Signed front bottom right. Shades of blue

Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Monotype

Untitled
Untitled

Sam FrancisUntitled, circa 1981

Unavailable

H 25.01 in W 30.12 in

Untitled

By Sam Francis

Located in Paris, FR

-100 in the archives of the Sam Francis Foundation, California. Created in collaboration with the

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper, Monotype

Untitled
Untitled

Sam FrancisUntitled, 1984

Unavailable

H 37.25 in W 32.25 in D 1.5 in

Untitled

By Sam Francis

Located in New York, NY

Monotype in colors, on handmade paper, the full sheet Sheet: 29 1/2 x 24 3/4 in. (75 x 63 cm) Frame

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Monotype

Untitled, 1981
Untitled, 1981

Untitled, 1981

By Sam Francis

Located in Palo Alto, CA

. Sam Francis Monotype Untitled, 1981 is a gorgeous masterpiece that acts as more of an explosion of an

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Oil, Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Pigment, Monotype

Untitled
Untitled

Sam FrancisUntitled, 1977

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H 23 in W 28.63 in

Untitled

By Sam Francis

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Sam Francis Monotype Untitled, 1977 whispers a very magical and luminous sensation. The colors that

Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Untitled - Lithograph by Sam Francis - 1982
Untitled - Lithograph by Sam Francis - 1982

Untitled - Lithograph by Sam Francis - 1982

By Sam Francis

Located in Roma, IT

Untitled is an original artwork realized by Sam Francis in 1982. Lithograph and monotype in colors

Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled Monotype
Untitled Monotype

Sam FrancisUntitled Monotype

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H 30 in W 25 in

Untitled Monotype

By Sam Francis

Located in Palo Alto, CA

shapes. About the Framing: Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Sam Francis Untitled Monotype

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Oil, Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Pigment, Monotype

Untitled
Untitled

Sam FrancisUntitled, 1982

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H 77.5 in W 45.75 in

Untitled

By Sam Francis

Located in Palo Alto, CA

on handmade paper is signed in pencil. Catalogue Raisonné & COA: Sam Francis Untitled, 1982 is fully

Category

1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monotype

Untitled, 1977
Untitled, 1977

Sam FrancisUntitled, 1977, 1977

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H 28 in W 23.82 in

Untitled, 1977

By Sam Francis

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Created in 1977, Sam Francis Untitled is a unique monotype on handmade paper. This work is stamped

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Monotype

Untitled SFE-071

Untitled SFE-071

By Sam Francis

Located in London, GB

SAM FRANCIS Untitled SFE-071, 1989 Monoprint aquatint, on wove Signed and numbered from the edition

Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint, Monoprint, Monotype

Untitled (Blue Squares), 1978
Untitled (Blue Squares), 1978

Untitled (Blue Squares), 1978

By Sam Francis

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Sam Francis Untitled (Blue Squares), 1978, is a Unique Original Monotype with oil paint, dry

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Oil, Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Pigment, Monotype

Untitled, 1986
Untitled, 1986

Untitled, 1986

By Sam Francis

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Created on 1986, Sam Francis Untitled, 1986 is a monotype in colors on hand made paper. This work

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Oil, Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Pigment, Monotype

Sam Francis Abstract Monotype, 1980s
Sam Francis Abstract Monotype, 1980s

Sam Francis Abstract Monotype, 1980s

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H 24.5 in W 30.5 in D 1 in

Sam Francis Abstract Monotype, 1980s

By Sam Francis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the back "The Sam Francis Estate, Sam Francis" and signed in pencil "SF-183s".  

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings

Untitled, 1979
Untitled, 1979

Sam FrancisUntitled, 1979, 1979

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H 25.4 in W 30.69 in

Untitled, 1979

By Sam Francis

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Created in 1979, Sam Francis Untitled is a unique monotype on handmade paper. This work is stamped

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Monotype

UNTITLED (SFM 81-013)

UNTITLED (SFM 81-013)

By Sam Francis

Located in San Francisco, CA

pencil lower right Sam Francis. Published by the Experimental Workshop, San Francisco, annotated with

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Monotype

Untitled (SFM81-144) (EXP-SF-44-#4)

Untitled (SFM81-144) (EXP-SF-44-#4)

By Sam Francis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monotype with woodcut, dry pigments, inks and oils on handmade paper

Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Monotype, Oil, Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

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By George Lambert

Located in Hagley, England

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Spring Run XVI

Helen FrankenthalerSpring Run XVI, 1996

$44,000

H 40.5 in W 31.75 in D 2 in

Spring Run XVI

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in New York, NY

Vivid color monotype by American Abstract Expressionist artist Helen Frankenthaler, signed by the artist in pencil, lower right. Printed and published in collaboration with Tyler Gr...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Monotype

SF 89-153.
SF 89-153.

Sam FrancisSF 89-153., 1989

$99,882

H 44.1 in W 38.19 in

SF 89-153.

By Sam Francis

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

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UNTITLED (1969), [SF69-005], Abstract Painting by Sam Francis
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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...

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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Untitled
Untitled

Giorgio Cavallon Untitled, 1988

$98,000

H 51.25 in W 55.25 in D 2.25 in

Untitled

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Untitled (Iron Forest)

Sam FrancisUntitled (Iron Forest), 1989

$500,000

H 35.99 in W 72.01 in

Untitled (Iron Forest)

By Sam Francis

Located in London, GB

Sam Francis (1923-1994) Untitled (Iron Forest) 1989 Acrylic on prepared paper 91.4 x 182.9 cms (36 x 72 ins) SF012

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Composition by Sam Francis - Abstract, mixed media
Composition by Sam Francis - Abstract, mixed media

Composition by Sam Francis - Abstract, mixed media

By Sam Francis

Located in London, GB

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Category

1990s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

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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.

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