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Sam Francis (San Mateo 1923 - 1994 Santa Monica) First Stone

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Various Artists Lot of 15 Complete Set of 1984 Los: Various Artists Lot of 15 Complete Set of 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Posters, 1984 Complete suite of 15 offset lithograph posters From the edition of 750 Each signed Artists include: Sam Francis, David

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Sam Francis (1923-1944): Sam Francis (1923-1944) Untitled, 1984 From Eight by Eight to Celebrate the Temporary Contemporary Lithograph on Rives BFK paper From the numbered edition of 250 Signed and numbered in pencil on recto

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Sam Francis: Affiche Moderna Museet Stockholm, 1960 Lithograph on Rives BFK From the numbered edition of 75 Signed, titled and numbered in pencil on recto Image: 37 x 26 inches; Sheet: 41 x 30 inches; Framed: 34.5

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Sam Francis: Self Portrait, 1976Lithograph From the numbered edition of 30 Signed and numbered in pencil on reco; Chopmark on rectoImage: 29 x 21 inches; Framed: 30 x 22 inches

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Sam Francis (1923-1994): Untitled (SF-190): lithograph on Rives BFK pencil-signed lower right; numbered 15/30 lower left; printed by George Page, published by The Litho Shop, Santa Monica and with their blindstamp 27 1/4 x 41 1/2 in. (69.2 x 10

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Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994) "Happy Death Stone": Lithograph 49/90. 1960. Pencil signed 'Sam Francis' (lower middle). 24 3/4" x 35 1/2". Martha Jackson Gallery, New York.

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Ed Ruscha, Made in California, 1971: Lithograph From the numbered edition of 100 Initialed, dated and numbered in pencil on recto Pub

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Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997) Two paintings: Green Lamp, from Paintings Series, 1984: Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997) Two paintings: Green Lamp, from Paintings Series, 1984 Woodcut, lithograph, screenprint and collage in colors, on Arches 88 paper Artist proof outside the numbered editi

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Ed Ruscha (1937) The End, 1991: Ed Ruscha (1937) The End, 1991 Lithograph on Rivers BFK From the numbered edition of 50 Signed, dated, numbered in pencil on recto Printed by Hamilton Press, Venice, CA Published by the artist Literat

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Ed Ruscha (1937) Bailarina (from Portfolio California), 1988: Ed Ruscha (1937) Bailarina (From Portfolio California), 1988 Lithograph in colors, on Guarro paper From the numbered edition of 75, with 10 artist proofs Signed, dated, numbered in pencil on recto Pub

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John Lennon (1940-1980): Bed In For Peace, 1970 Lithograph From the numbered edition of 300 Image: 21 x 27 3/4 inchesFramed: 25 7/8 x 32 5/8 inches

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Masami Teraoka (Born 1936) "Woman and Iris," 1980: 54-color screenprint From the numbered edition of 87 Numbered on recto; signed and dated in pencil on verso Illustrated in Masami Teraoka, fig. 6; Published by Whitney Museum of American Art, New York

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Robert Longo (Born 1953): Robert Longo (Born 1953) Mnemonic Pictures, 1995 The complete set of 24 photo-lithographs in colors on cream wove paper, with title page, and text page, in original black linen box From the numbered e

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Robert Motherwell (1915-1991): On the Wing, 1984 Lithograph in colors Signed and numbered on recto From the numbered edition of 70 Image: 47 x 30.5 inches Framed: 51 x 34.5 inches

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Philip Guston (1913-1980): Philip Guston (1913-1980) Curtain, 1979-80 Lithograph From the numbered edition of 50 Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto Published by GEMINI GEL, original receipt included Sheet: 31 x 40.5

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Man Ray: L'Homme infini (Anselmino 89), 1972: Man Ray L'Homme infini (Anselmino 89), 1972 Lithograph Signed in pencil on recto Image: 17 x 21 3/8 inches Frame: 24 1/4 x 27 5/8 inches

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Sam Francis (San Mateo 1923 - 1994 Santa Monica) First Stone

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Description

Sam Francis (San Mateo 1923 - 1994 Santa Monica)
First Stone
1960
Colour lithograph
63,5x90,5 cm, sheet size

Signature
Lower right signed by the artist in pencil "Sam Francis", inscribed and dated on the left "essai 1960"

Catalogue Raisonné
Lembark/Page L 1

Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner

Condition
On wove paper, with watermark "Rives BFK". With marks and studio traces from the printing process. A small pin hole in the left and right margins

Comments
Proof print of the artist's first lithograph, with slightly different colouring than in the edition of 65 copies. This first published lithographic work by the artist was printed by Emil Matthieu in Zurich in 1960 and published by Kornfeld&Klipstein, Bern

VAT
VAT on hammer price plus buyer's premium

Estimated Auction Time of Lot (+/- 15min)
28.11.2023; 17:00 h (CET)

Shipping cost
Switzerland: CHF 165.-
Europe: CHF 280.-
Other countries: CHF 335.-

Condition

On wove paper, with watermark "Rives BFK". With marks and studio traces from the printing process. A small pin hole in the left and right margins

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Sam Francis (San Mateo 1923 - 1994 Santa Monica) First Stone

Name: Sam Francis (San Mateo 1923 - 1994 Santa Monica) First Stone
Brand: Sam Francis
SKU: 165937114
Price: 4100 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 3,500 - CHF 4,000

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Starting Price CHF 3,500

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