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Sam Francis
American, 1923-1994

Sam Francis American, 1923-1994

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Sam Francis American, 1923-1994

LA, 1972
Gouache on card
13 x 16 in
33 x 40.6 cm
Signed, titled, and dated “LA 1972” (on the verso)
also inscribed “Santa Monica SF72-026 13 x 16 in.” (on the verso)
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Provenance


Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York

Peter Matthews Ltd, London

Collection of Grace and Alan Kass, Chicago

Private collection, New York,

Acquired from the above, May 2018,

Private Collection

Auction History: Sotheby’s NY, May 22, 1975, Lot no. 340

Christie’s New York: November 3, 1978, Lot no. 39


Exhibitions


1972-1973 Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York, Sam Francis: Works on Paper, December 2, 1972-January 3, 1973.

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