Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994). Untitled, 1976. Acrylic on paper. 22-1/2 x 30 inches (57.2 x 76.2 cm). Stamped with t...

Description

Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994)
Untitled, 1976
Acrylic on paper
22-1/2 x 30 inches (57.2 x 76.2 cm)
Stamped with the Sam Francis Estate logo and facsimile signature stamps on verso
Also inscribed (by studio assistant) in pencil with dimensions and inventory numbers on verso: SF76-523 S1-39-0 25 5/16 x 30 1/8" LA SF76-523

PROVENANCE:
Estate of the artist, California, 1994;
Manny Silverman Gallery, Los Angeles, California, October 1997;
Martin Lawrence Galleries;
Private collection, Boston, Massachusetts, June 2003;
Bonhams, Los Angeles, California, October 21, 2013, lot 00063;
ArtNet Auctions, November 25, 2013, lot 94331;
Private collection, Miami Beach, Florida, acquired from the above.

EXHIBITED:
Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, "Sam Francis: The Archetypal Image," January 11-March 30, 1997;
Sala de las Alhajas, Fundación Caja de Madrid, Madrid, "Sam Francis: Elementos y arquetipos," April 26-June 23, 1997;
Las Vegas Art Museum, Las Vegas, Nevada, "Sam Francis: Remaking the World," March 7-April 21, 2002.

LITERATURE:
Sala de las Alhajas, Fundación Caja de Madrid, Sam Francis: Elementos y arquetipos, Madrid, exhibition catalogue, 1997, p. 71, illustrated in color;
Las Vegas Art Museum, Sam Francis: Remaking the World, Las Vegas, exhibition catalogue, 2002, p. 20, illustrated in color.

NOTE:
This work is identified with the interim identification number of SF76-523 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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