Sam Francis - Signed Collotypie with Color Explosion - beautifully framed - Sold

A collotypy is an exceptionally refined and almost extinct printing technique in which the image is transferred via a glass plate onto a light-sensitive chelantine emulsion. It is then printed on paper in one go with ink. The result is an astonishingly soft and rich reproduction without a grid, without pixels, without any visible technical trace – only nuance, depth and pure image.

This technique requires unparalleled craftsmanship and precision, and was once used for high-end art reproductions, archives and photography of the highest order. Today it is virtually extinct. For this very reason, a collotype is not an ordinary print, but a rare artefact, a technical and artistic masterpiece.

The work of Sam Francis shown here is such an exceptional example. The explosive colours, the rhythmic splashes, the intuitive movements – they are all present in this composition, where colour dances across the paper like music.

This print was originally planned in 1983 as a numbered edition under the label Sam Francis Prints, a special series of works in this extremely precious technique. Ultimately, however, the print was never published in series. Only a few signed copies were released, making this edition one of the rarest and most direct witnesses of his handwriting.

Sam Francis (1923–1994) is considered one of the great American abstract painters of the 20th century. His work is a vibrant encounter between color, space and rhythm – often in bold blotches and flowing movements on a large scale. He worked in Paris, Tokyo, Los Angeles and Basel, and his art is included in museums and collections worldwide, including the MoMA in New York, Centre Pompidou in Paris and Tate Modern in London.

With his unique sense of colour and almost musical approach to painting, Francis created a visual language all his own – lyrical, open, and always in motion. This collotype is a brilliant example of this: a moment of pure energy, captured in a technique as exceptional as the artist himself.

This beautiful work is expertly and stylishly framed in an exclusive, handmade white wooden frame, fitted with PLEXIGLAS® Optical HC, which is scratch-resistant and UV-resistant. This high-quality plexiglass offers a deep, clear view and is lighter than traditional glass.
Frame dimensions approx. 70 x 100 cm


Particulars
• Work is in good condition.
• Photos are an indispensable part of the description of the condition.
• The authenticity of the work offered is fully guaranteed.
A certificate of authenticity can be emailed upon request.

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