This Sam Francis Monotype Untitled 1982, in mixed-media on paper is hand-signed by Sam Francis in pencil.

This electrifying Sam Francis monotype captures the unmistakable energy and lyrical spontaneity associated with Sam Francis at his most dynamic. A blazing field of saturated red dominates the composition, pulsing with vitality and movement. Across its surface, gestural sweeps, splatters, and calligraphic lines dance in rhythmic tension — an exhilarating interplay of control and abandon.

Vivid bursts of cobalt, golden yellow, and deep violet punctuate the expansive red ground, creating moments of visual ignition that draw the eye inward and outward in continuous motion. The flanking panels introduce cool turquoise and layered pigment, offering a striking chromatic counterpoint that heightens the drama of the central field.

Executed as a unique original monotype, this work showcases a rich interplay of oil paint, dry pigment, ink, and watercolor on beautifully textured handmade paper. The layered materials create depth and luminosity, while the tactile surface reveals the immediacy of the artist’s hand. Each gesture feels instinctive yet deliberate — a hallmark of Francis’s celebrated exploration of color, space, and emotional intensity.

A bold and immersive statement piece, this monotype radiates vitality and modern sophistication — an exceptional example of postwar abstraction that commands attention in any serious collection.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Sam Francis Monotype Untitled, 1982 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonné and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the sale of the work).

1. Sam Francis: Online Catalogue Raisonné Project, Ongoing, illustrated in color (online).
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.

About the Framing:
Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Sam Francis Monotype Untitled, 1982 is presented in a complementary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.