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First Stone (SF-1) (L. L1) by Sam Francis, 1960, Lithograph in colours, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet, sold Sep 2026Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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First Stone (SF-1) (L. L1)

Sam Francis (American, 1923–1994) · 1960

£3,096 price realized incl. premium

≈ $4,179≈ €3,598

Hammer £2,400 · with buyer’s premium £3,096

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Medium
Lithograph · Prints & multiples all lithograph results →
As published: “Lithograph in colours, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet”
Support
Paper
Edition
4/65
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 4/65 in pencil
Category
Lithographs
Dimensions
S. 63 x 90.2 cm (24 3/4 x 35 1/2 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions: Online Auction (UK030726)
Date
September 3, 2026
Location
London
Lot
352
Estimate
£3,000 – £5,000 (≈ $4,049 – $6,749) (≈ €3,486 – €5,810)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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