Acrylic on paper. Signature stamp on the reverse, along with the estate stamp “The Sam Francis Estate” and the handwritten archive number “SM85-450.” The reverse is also dated “1985” by another hand and bears additional notes, among others "book Lapis". 25.5 x 21.7 cm. , size of sheet.
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• An intense, small-format work with great visual appeal.
• Francis is considered one of the most important representatives of Action Painting, though he devoted himself to a more lyrically oriented style.
• Other works by the artist from the 1980s are in various collections, among others, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles.
This work is registered with the Sam Francis Foundation, Glendale, California, under the number “SF85-450” and is listed in the online Catalogue Raisonné.

Gallery Delaive, Amsterdam. Private collection, Southern Germany. In the family’s possession ever since

In good condition. The paper is slightly wavy due to the printing process and shows signs of handling and creases. There is a tiny tear in the upper right corner.