Sam Francis, Untitled, 1983

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This artwork "Untitled" is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown American artist Sam Francis 1923-1994. It is … more This artwork "Untitled" is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown American artist Sam Francis 1923-1994. It is hand signed and inscribed E.A. (Epreuve d'Artiste, Artist Proof) in pencil by the artist. The total numbered edition was 200 proof plus a few E.A. Published by Foundation Maeght, Saint Paul -de -Vence, France, printed by Imprimerie Arte, Paris, France. The image size is 21 x 34 inches, sheet size is 40.15 x 28.15 inches, framed size is 51 x 36 inches. It was printed from 7 aluminium plates, one for each color. Referenced and pictured in the artist's catalogue raisonne by Lembark, plate #262 pages 366. Custom framed in wooden gold frame, with gold color spacer and fabric matting. Artwork an frame are in mint condition.

Sam Francis, American, 1923–1994, born in San Mateo, California, based in Paris and Santa Monica, California. Sam Francis is associated with the group of second-generation abstract expressionists, who during the 1950s reacted against the first generation by focusing on more expressive uses of color. The work of Sam Francis is held in major collections and museums in the U.S and worldwide. less