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Purple, Orange & Green

Sam Francis (American, 1923–1994) · 1958

$482,600 price realized incl. premium

≈ £392,549≈ €450,019

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Medium
Watercolor · Works on paper all watercolor results →
As published: “watercolor on paper”
Support
Paper
Category
Watercolors
Dimensions
26 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. (66.7 x 99.7 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Living the Avant-Garde: The Triton Collection Foundation, Evening Sale Part I (NY011123)
Date
November 14, 2023
Location
New York, United States
Lot
30
Estimate
$200,000 – $300,000 (≈ £162,681 – £244,021) (≈ €186,498 – €279,746)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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