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Sam Francis

Sam Francis

American · 1923–1994 · Painter, Printmaker

Samuel Lewis Francis was an American painter and printmaker. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Sam Francis, Deep Blue and Black, Hammer priceDeep Blue and BlackKornfeld · CHF 2,700,000≈ $2,430,297≈ £1,641,649≈ €1,964,353Sign up to see
  2. Sam Francis, Green, 1952, Oil on canvasGreenKornfeld · CHF 2,000,000≈ $2,155,400≈ £1,561,884≈ €1,829,711Sign up to see
  3. Sam Francis, Study for Moby Dick, 1958, Hammer priceStudy for Moby DickKornfeld · CHF 730,000≈ $748,907≈ £586,504≈ €670,643Sign up to see

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  1. Sam Francis, Untitled (LAP19), c. 1972, lithograph
    Untitled (LAP19), c. 1972
    Lithograph
    22 h x 15¾ w in (56 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 244
    $1,008≈ £809≈ €913Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Sam Francis, Island Plate (SFE-1H), 1973, etching and aquatint on Fabriano Rosaspina vellum
    Island Plate (SFE-1H), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    29¼ h x 35¼ w in (74 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 245
    $630≈ £505≈ €571Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. For the Blue Sons of the Air, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 13/154
    sheet 53-3/8x 31-3/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 19
    $2,800≈ £2,259≈ €2,551HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. Sam Francis, Pioggia d'Oro (Golden Rain), 1988, etching and aquatint in colours on Fabriano paper - numbered 7 from an edition of 10
    Pioggia d'Oro (Golden Rain), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. VII/X
    99 x 199.60cm (39 x 78.6in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 48
    €2,800≈ $2,986≈ £2,491HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  5. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF74-789), c. 1974-1976, watercolor and graphite on paper
    Untitled (SF74-789), c. 1974-1976
    Watercolor · Paper
    30 h x 20 w in (76 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 150
    $5,040≈ £4,164≈ €4,735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Sam Francis, Damn Braces, 1960, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Damn Braces, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    35⅝ h x 24⅞ w in (90 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 118
    $2,489≈ £2,066≈ €2,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFS-332), 1988, screenprint in colors on Waterleaf
    Untitled (SFS-332), 1988
    Screenprint
    29⅞ h x 21⅞ w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 236
    $1,441≈ £1,196≈ €1,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Sam Francis, Beaudelaire (SF-289), 1986-1987, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Beaudelaire (SF-289), 1986-1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    41 h x 58 w in (104 x 147 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 102
    $7,560≈ £6,238≈ €7,035Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Sam Francis, For James Kirsch, State 1 (SF-121A), 1972, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    For James Kirsch, State 1 (SF-121A), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    28 h x 41½ w in (71 x 105 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 108
    $6,930≈ £5,718≈ €6,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Sam Francis, Lyre Eight (SFS-134), 1972, screenprint in colors on Fabriano Italia
    Lyre Eight (SFS-134), 1972
    Screenprint
    42¼ h x 54½ w in (107 x 138 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 236
    $6,930≈ £5,718≈ €6,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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