Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-356), 1992

Limited Edition Print - Lithograph

USD 14,400

Sam Francis

Sam Francis (USA, 1923–1994) was an influential abstract painter known for his vibrant, color-drenched canvases. Associated with Abstract Expressionism and Lyrical Abstraction, his work often featured dynamic splashes and drips, exploring light, space, and movement with a global artistic perspective.

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Sam Francis – Untitled (SF-329), 1988 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-329), 1988

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 8,400

Sam Francis – Untitled (SF-272), 1984 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-272), 1984

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 3,850

Sam Francis – Untitled (SF78-1010), 1978 – Acrylic on paper

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF78-1010), 1978

Drawing / Watercolor

Acrylic on paper

EUR 21,200

Sam Francis – Untitled (SF82-263), 1982 – Acrylic on paper

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF82-263), 1982

Painting

Acrylic on paper

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Sam Francis – Vert Francaise, 1963 – Acrylic on paper

Sam Francis

Vert Francaise, 1963

Painting

Acrylic on paper

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Sam Francis – Island Plate, 1973 – Etching and Aquatint

Sam Francis

Island Plate, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

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Sam Francis – Untitled (SFE-071), 1989 – Mixed Media

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-071), 1989

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 10,500

Sam Francis – Untitled (SFE-013), 1984 – Aquatint

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-013), 1984

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 7,400

Sam Francis – Untitled Red (American Foundation), 1992 – Etching

Sam Francis

Untitled Red (American Foundation), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 11,600

Sam Francis – And Pink (SF-143), 1973 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

And Pink (SF-143), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 11,600

Sam Francis – Another Footprint, 1971 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Another Footprint, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 11,600

Sam Francis – Untitled (from the Fresh Air School portfolio), 1972 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Untitled (from the Fresh Air School portfolio), 1972

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,850

Sam Francis – Mehrfarbige Spirale, 1970 – Etching and Aquatint

Sam Francis

Mehrfarbige Spirale, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 5,250

Sam Francis – Untitled (SFE-021), 1984 – Aquatint

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-021), 1984

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 5,250

Sam Francis – Untitled (from Portfolio 9), 1967 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Untitled (from Portfolio 9), 1967

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,000

Sam Francis – Untitled, 1988 – Acrylic on canvas

Sam Francis

Untitled, 1988

Painting

Acrylic on canvas

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Sam Francis – Untitled (SF-358), 1993 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-358), 1993

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 8,000

Sam Francis

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Drawing / Watercolor

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Sam Francis – Spring Solution, 1972 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Spring Solution, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Sam Francis – Self Portrait (SF-051), 1976 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Self Portrait (SF-051), 1976

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Sam Francis – Untitled (SF-345), 1991 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-345), 1991

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 20,000 – 25,000

Sam Francis

Private Listing

Drawing / Watercolor

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Sam Francis – Untitled (SFE-029), 1983 – Aquatint

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-029), 1983

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 14,400

Sam Francis – Untitled (SFE-014), 1984 – Aquatint

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-014), 1984

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 12,900

Sam Francis – Untitled (SFE-072), 1989 – Mixed Media

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-072), 1989

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 9,600

Sam Francis – Dark Cup (SF-141), 1973 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Dark Cup (SF-141), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,700

Sam Francis – Untitled (SF-356), 1992 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-356), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 14,400

Sam Francis – Untitled (SFE-073RC), 1973 – Etching and Aquatint

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-073RC), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 7,800

Sam Francis – In, On and Of paper, #1, 1977 – Mixed Media

Sam Francis

In, On and Of paper, #1, 1977

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

USD 32,000 – 36,000

Sam Francis – Web (SFS-136), 1972 – Screen-print

Sam Francis

Web (SFS-136), 1972

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 23,000

Sam Francis – Untitled (SF-315), 1986 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-315), 1986

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 8,500

Sam Francis – Untitled from the Papierski Portfolio, 1992 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Untitled from the Papierski Portfolio, 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 6,000

Sam Francis – Metal Line, 1971 – Lithograph

Sam Francis

Metal Line, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 8,500

Sam Francis – SFE 079, 1992 – Etching

Sam Francis

SFE 079, 1992

Limited Edition Print

Etching

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United States/male artist/Abstract art/Abstract expressionism/Action painting/American Abstract Artists (AAA)/Art Informel/Late modernism/Light and Space/Lyrical Abstraction/Colour Field Painting/Gestural/Tachisme

Sam Francis was an American painter whose breakthrough into America came with his participation in the exhibition of, Twelve Americans in the New York Museum of Modern Art in 1956. During this time of Sam's life his style changed from monochrome compositions to colorful. Sam Francis was initially influenced by the abstract expressionists and later became associated with second generation abstract expressionists. Sam Francis spent the 1950's in Paris and it was there his first exhibition was held at the Galerie Nina Dausset. His art while there was influenced by his exposure to French modern painting, Asian culture and Zen Buddhism. During the 50's, Sam's art would evolve through a series of stages from monochromatic abstractions to richly colored murals. Sam Francis's calligraphic characteristic of applying color with lyrical properties of liquid paint are referred to as, Asian art. He traveled the world with these pieces visiting: Japan, Thailand and India showing the painting at exhibitions in Tokyo and Osaka. He then went on to develop a personal style of spontaneous and gestic drippings. Sam created his art by applying acrylic, oil and watercolors to the image by using revolving and splashing motions. Sam Francis then changed his technique again in the 1970's by covering his surfaces with a net-like structure, and again when he began to use lithography, etching and monotype. He created some expressive compositions while experimenting in the 1980's by partially running colors. With this style Sam received some large commissions for mural work. (Artist website)

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