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Sam Francis — Untitled (SF-255)
Sam Francis — Untitled (SF-255)
Sam Francis — Untitled (SF-255)
Sam Francis — Untitled (SF-255)
Sam Francis — Untitled (SF-255)
Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-255)

1979

Untitled (SF-255) is a color lithograph created by Sam Francis in 1979, representing his continued exploration of abstract forms and color relationships. The work employs multiple color applications to create complex visual interactions and atmospheric effects on the paper surface. Francis's approach to composition emphasizes the interplay between bold gestures and subtle tonal variations. This untitled work exemplifies the artist's mature period and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of printmaking techniques.

Medium
lithograph in colors
Dimensions

Notes

Signed and numbered to lower edge ‘12/20 Sam Francis’ with publisher's blindstamp. This work is number 12 from the edition of 20 published by The Litho Shop, Santa Monica, CA.

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April 16, 2026

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 116

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Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-255), 1979

Untitled (SF-255) is a color lithograph created by Sam Francis in 1979, representing his continued exploration of abstract forms and color relationships. The work employs multiple color applications to create complex visual interactions and atmospheric effects on the paper surface. Francis's approach to composition emphasizes the interplay between bold gestures and subtle tonal variations. This untitled work exemplifies the artist's mature period and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of printmaking techniques.

Medium
lithograph in colors
Dimensions
74.9 x 106 cm
Year
1979
Seen at
Wright, Chicago, United States

Related themes

Chromatic Exploration, Abstract Art, Twentieth Century, Gestural Marks, Vibrant Palette, Artistic Exploration, Modern Printmaking, Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, Movement, Color Interaction, Contemporary Art, Chromatic harmony, Organic Forms, Color Lithography, Spontaneous Mark Making, Colorful Composition, Spontaneous Expression, Lithograph

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Sebastián In Situ, Hamilton Selway Gallery