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Sam Francis — Untitled
Sam Francis

Untitled

1986

A vibrant burst of gestural abstraction, this untitled work by Sam Francis showcases his signature language of luminous color and spontaneous mark-making rendered in acrylic on paper. Pools and splashes of vivid hues radiate across the surface, punctuated by open areas of white that create a dynamic tension between presence and void. Created in 1986, the work reflects Francis's enduring engagement with light, movement, and the expressive potential of color.

Medium
acrylic on paper
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed in 1986, in the United States. Literature: Debra Burchett-Lere, ed.,

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $15,000$20,000

Sold: $18,060

Lot 23

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Sam Francis, Untitled, 1986

A vibrant burst of gestural abstraction, this untitled work by Sam Francis showcases his signature language of luminous color and spontaneous mark-making rendered in acrylic on paper. Pools and splashes of vivid hues radiate across the surface, punctuated by open areas of white that create a dynamic tension between presence and void. Created in 1986, the work reflects Francis's enduring engagement with light, movement, and the expressive potential of color.

Medium
acrylic on paper
Dimensions
42.9 x 46.7 cm
Year
1986
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Acrylic On Paper, Lyrical Abstraction, Male Artist, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction, Works on Paper, Modern Master, Vibrant Colors

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Sebastián In Situ, Hamilton Selway Gallery