Sale 2074
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$10,000 – $15,000
This work was documented in 1985 by Francis's studio, the Litho Shop, with the identification number: SFM81-136. It is also numbered with the EXP number: SF-40-AP
Creation location:
Experimental Workshop (EXP), San Francisco
Provenance:
The Artist
Acquired by Helene Trosky, New York
Acquired from the above circa 1995-2000
Mark Roth, Hollywood, Florida
The Sam Francis Foundation classifies monotypes as “unique works on paper” and does not register monotypes in the limited edition prints category as each one is unique, even if some printmaking techniques might be employed.
Unframed: 22 x 22 1/2 inches.
Pinhole in each upper corner, likely process related; surface tear in lower left yellow rectangle, or else process related, does not perforate through the paper, about 1 1/2 inch in length; instance of paint loss to green pigment in lower left quadrant, no larger than 1/4 inch; skinning of paper verso due to previous mounting job. Otherwise appears to be in overall good and stable condition. Please see images.
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