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Sam Francis (American, 1923–1994) · 1962-1986

$370,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £274,481≈ €313,985

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Stamped with the artist's signature "Sam Francis" by the Sam Francis Estate on the reverse
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
70 3/4 x 86 3/4 in. (179.7 x 220.3 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010418)
Date
May 16, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
131
Estimate
$400,000 – $600,000 (≈ £296,736 – £445,104) (≈ €339,443 – €509,165)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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