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Untitled (Variant X) by Sam Francis, 1989, Unique aquatint in colors, on hand-colored Kozo chine collé (in watercolor and acrylic) to Rives BFK paper, with full ma, sold Apr 2017

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Untitled (Variant X)

Sam Francis (American, 1923–1994) · 1989

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Medium: Aquatint · Prints & multiples all aquatint results →
As published: “Unique aquatint in colors, on hand-colored Kozo chine collé (in watercolor and acrylic) to Rives BFK paper, with full margins”
Support: Paper
Signed / inscribed: Signed and annotated
Category: Aquatints
Dimensions: I. 16 3/8 x 58 1/2 in. (41.6 x 148.6 cm) S. 29 3/8 x 62 3/4 in. (74.6 x 159.4 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: 206
Estimate: $6,000 – $9,000 (≈ £4,739 – £7,109) (≈ €5,617 – €8,425)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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