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Facing within by Sam Francis, 1975, acrylic on canvas, sold Feb 2020Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Facing within

Sam Francis (American, 1923–1994) · 1975

£250,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $325,750≈ €300,452

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
167.3 x 213.6 cm (65 7/8 x 84 1/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010220)
Date
February 14, 2020
Location
London
Lot
189
Estimate
£250,000 – £350,000 (≈ $325,750 – $456,050) (≈ €300,452 – €420,633)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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