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La Primavera (Spring) by Sam Francis, 1988, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Fabriano paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2016© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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La Primavera (Spring)

Sam Francis (American, 1923–1994) · 1988

$8,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ £6,031≈ €7,768

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Medium
Etching · Prints & multiples all etching results →
As published: “Etching and aquatint in colors, on Fabriano paper, with full margins,”
Support
Paper
Edition
18/30
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 18/30 in pencil
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
I. 38 3/4 x 78 1/2 in. (98.4 x 199.4 cm) S. 45 5/8 x 95 in. (115.9 x 241.3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (NY030116)
Date
April 25, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
186
Estimate
$4,000 – $6,000 (≈ £2,757 – £4,136) (≈ €3,551 – €5,327)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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