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You the Yellow (SF64-166) by Sam Francis, 1964, acrylic and gouache on paper, sold Nov 2017Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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You the Yellow (SF64-166)

Sam Francis (American, 1923–1994) · 1964

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$81,250 price realized incl. premium

≈ £61,698≈ €68,623

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Medium
Acrylic · Works on paper all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic and gouache on paper”
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Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed, inscribed and dated "Sam Francis 1964 Tokyo" on the reverse
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
13 1/8 x 9 5/8 in. (33.3 x 24.4 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale - Morning Session (NY010817)
Date
November 15, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
139
Estimate
$40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £30,374 – £45,562) (≈ €33,784 – €50,676)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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