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Serpent on the Stone by Sam Francis, 1960, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2018Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Serpent on the Stone

Sam Francis (American, 1923–1994) · 1960

$2,125 price realized incl. premium

≈ £1,522≈ €1,740

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Medium
Lithograph · Prints & multiples all lithograph results →
As published: “Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet”
Support
Paper
Edition
2/20
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 2/20 in pencil
Category
Lithographs
Dimensions
S. 24 3/4 x 35 1/2 in. (62.9 x 90.2 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions & Works on Paper (NY030118)
Date
April 24, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
184
Estimate
$1,500 – $2,500 (≈ £1,074 – £1,790) (≈ €1,228 – €2,047)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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