Sam Francis (1923-1994), Why Then Opened II
Sam Francis (1923-1994)
Why Then Opened II
signed, inscribed and dated 'Sam Francis 1962-63 Venice CALIF.' (on the reverse)
oil and acrylic on canvas
96 7/8 x 72 in. (246 x 182.8 cm.)
Painted in 1962-1963.
Provenance
Estate of the artist, 1994
Manny Silverman Gallery, Los Angeles
Greenberg Van Doren Gallery, St. Louis
Anon. sale; Christie's, New York, 13 November 2001, lot 46
Galerie Beyeler, Basel
Acquired from the above by the present owner
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Sam Francis (1923-1994)
Why Then Opened II
signed, inscribed and dated 'Sam Francis 1962-63 Venice CALIF.' (on the reverse)
oil and acrylic on canvas
96 7/8 x 72 in. (246 x 182.8 cm.)
Painted in 1962-1963.
Provenance
Estate of the artist, 1994
Manny Silverman Gallery, Los Angeles
Greenberg Van Doren Gallery, St. Louis
Anon. sale; Christie's, New York, 13 November 2001, lot 46
Galerie Beyeler, Basel
Acquired from the above by the present owner