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‘Joined to these shape-allusions are the expressive qualities of Sam Francis’ color. Since 1954 his choices have persistently favored the high-keyed hues of the spectrum. Color is saturated, yet translucent, ebullient, without heaviness. His own phrase “lovely blueness,” though not referring to his painting, best describes its affective quality. Though brilliant it never over-dramatizes nor clamors for attention. Rather it beguiles by its pure and unabashed involvement with loveliness’
-Priscilla Colt Post Lot Text This work is identified with the interim identification number of SF79-286 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.
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The sheet is hinged in places on the reverse to its underlying support. There are some minor undulations to the left vertical edge. There is a pinpoint fibrous accretion to the lower horizontal extreme edge. It is our view that the work appears to be in generally very good condition. Catalogue illustration: The blue is brighter in reality.
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Lot 48Sale 16799
UntitledSAM FRANCIS (1923-1994)Estimate: GBP 15,000 - 20,000
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