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Sam Francis, Hydra, 1950, ink on paper© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Hydra

Sam Francis (American, 1923–1994) · 1950

$32,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £25,044≈ €28,771

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Medium
Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “ink on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled, inscribed and dated "Sam Francis 1950 Paris Hydra" on the reverse; further inscribed and numbered "S1-23B SF50-119" and stamped by the Sam Franc
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
32 1/4 x 22 7/8 in. (81.9 x 58.1 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010818)
Date
November 14, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
116
Estimate
$30,000 – $40,000 (≈ £23,118 – £30,824) (≈ €26,558 – €35,411)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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