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Untitled (SF-196): on Rives BFK paper, there were also five artist's proofs, pale time staining, very pale foxing throughout, a very soft crease in the upper left quadrant of the image measuring approximately 4-in. Sheet: 383⁄8 x 28 in. (975 x 711 mm.)
Untitled (SF-239): on Rives BFK paper, there were also four artist's proofs, pale time staining, foxing throughout, a stray pencil mark to the right of the artist's signature Sheet: 271⁄4 x 413⁄8 (692 x 1051 mm.)
Untitled (SF-221): on Rives BFK paper, there were also four artist's proofs, very pale time staining, pale foxmarks in places (primarily in the unprinted area and on the reverse), occasional very soft handling creases in places in the central image (primarily visible in raking light), a hinge remain on the reverse right sheet edge Sheet: 273⁄4 x 413⁄4 in. (705 x 1061 mm.)
Please note this lot consists of three framed prints.
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Lot 21Sale 20015
Three prints by the artistSAM FRANCIS (1923-1994)Estimate: USD 2,500 - 3,500
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