Sam Francis (1923-1994). Untitled, 1971. Acrylic and gouache on paper. 10-5/8 x 14-1/2 inches (27 x 36.8 cm). Signed and...

Description

Sam Francis (1923-1994)
Untitled, 1971
Acrylic and gouache on paper
10-5/8 x 14-1/2 inches (27 x 36.8 cm)
Signed and dated in ink on verso: Sam Francis / 1971

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, New York;
Waddington Galleries, London, 1976;
The Rutland Gallery, London, 1977;
Private collection, Europe;
Sotheby's, New York, October 31, 1984, lot 194;
Corporate art collection.

EXHIBITED:
Ruth S. Schaffner Gallery, Los Angeles, California, "Works on Paper," November 9-December 31, 1975.

This work is identified with the interim identification number of SF71-051 in consideration for the forthcoming Sam Francis Catalogue Raisonné of Unique Works on Paper. This information is subject to change as scholarship continues by the Sam Francis Foundation.


More information about Sam Francis. See also: Francis, Sam, Francis, Samuel Lewis Artist.



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