Untitled (SFM 83-474) by Sam Francis, 1983, Monotype with oil paint, powdered pigment and ink in colors, on handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2017

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Untitled (SFM 83-474)

Sam Francis (American, 1923–1994) · 1983

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Medium: Oil · Works on paper all oil results →
As published: “Monotype with oil paint, powdered pigment and ink in colors, on handmade paper, the full sheet”
Support: Paper
Signed / inscribed: Signed in pencil on the front and annotated
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: S. 24 3/4 x 29 3/4 in. (62.9 x 75.6 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Editions and Works on Paper Including Works from the Piero Crommelynck Collection (NY030117)
Date: April 18, 2017
Location: New York
Lot: 54
Estimate: $18,000 – $25,000 (≈ £14,218 – £19,747) (≈ €16,851 – €23,404)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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