SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994
San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American)
Title: Untitled SF 349, from Papierski Portfolio 1973-84 (dark blue intersecting rectagles)
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Color Lithograph on Rives BFK paper
Paper Size: 76.2 x 56 cm / 30 x 22 in
Additionnal Information: This original lithograph is hand signed in pencil "Sam Francis" at the lower left margin.
It is inscribed "E.A.11/14" (Epreuve d'Artiste=Artist Proof 11/14).
This lithograph was created for the portfolio "Papierski" that included 7 different lithographs.
It was printed in a limited edition of 50 signed and numbered copies plus 14 artist proofs.
Ours is one of the artist proofs.
It was published by Editions Daniel Papierski, Paris and printed by l'Atelier Gardner Lithograph, Buena Park, California, 1992.
The seven lithograph were created between 1973 to 1984 and were finally published in 1992 to accompany the publication of the Sam Francis monograph by Yves Michaud in Paris.
Literature: Lembark, W. Connie. 1992. The Prints of Sam Francis: A Catalogue Raisonne, 1960-1990. Vol I. New York: Hudson Hills Press
Reference: SF 349
Condition: Excellent Condition.