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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, And Pink (Lembark L.163; SF-143), 1973, Lithograph in colors, on Japan paper
    And Pink (Lembark L.163; SF-143), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    sheet 26 1/2 x 20 5/8in (67.3 x 52.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 6
    $7,013≈ £5,203≈ €6,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Sam Francis, Untitled (Lembark I.1; SFE-073RC), 1973, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Fabriano paper
    Untitled (Lembark I.1; SFE-073RC), 1973
    Etching · Paper · ed. 17/20
    29 1/2 x 35 5/8in (74.9 x 90.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    $2,805≈ £2,081≈ €2,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Sam Francis, Dark Cup (Lembark L.160; SF-141), 1973, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper
    Dark Cup (Lembark L.160; SF-141), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    sheet 27 5/8 x 41 1/2in (70.2 x 105.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 8
    $2,805≈ £2,081≈ €2,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Sam Francis, Doubled Cross (Lembark L.168; SF-188), 1973, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper
    Doubled Cross (Lembark L.168; SF-188), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 29/30
    sheet 27 1/4 x 41 1/4in (69.2 x 104.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 9
    $8,288≈ £6,149≈ €7,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Sam Francis, SF 349, 1992, Farblithografie auf Bütten
    SF 349, 1992
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC 14/20
    76 x 56cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 20
    €1,935≈ $2,200≈ £1,636Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF78-127), 1978-79, acrylic on paper
    Untitled (SF78-127), 1978-79
    Acrylic · Paper
    23¾ h x 17¾ w in (60 x 45 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 128
    $18,750≈ £13,878≈ €16,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Sam Francis, Untitled, Woodcut Monotype
    Untitled
    Woodcut / linocut
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 294
    $27,500≈ £20,423≈ €23,874Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  8. Sam Francis, Yea, 1989, acrylic on Gampi Torinoko paper over board bound book
    Yea, 1989
    Acrylic · Paper
    8¼ h x 5¼ w x ½ d in (21 x 13 x 1 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 133
    $8,750≈ £6,363≈ €7,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF66-080), 1966, acrylic on paper
    Untitled (SF66-080), 1966
    Acrylic · Paper
    40⅝ h x 27½ w in (103 x 70 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 138
    $37,500≈ £27,271≈ €32,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFP84-72), 1984, acrylic on canvas
    Untitled (SFP84-72), 1984
    Acrylic · Canvas
    2 h x 3 w in (5 x 8 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 144
    $8,750≈ £6,363≈ €7,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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