Sam Francis

About Sam Francis

Birth Day: June 25, 1923
Birth Place: San Mateo, CA
Died On: Nov 4, 1994 (age 71)
Birth Sign: Cancer

Sam Francis Net Worth

Sam Francis was born on June 25, 1923 in San Mateo, CA. Painter and printmaker known for works such as "Black and Red" and "Symphony in Blue." He posthumously set a record in 2010 when his 1957 painting, "Middle Blue," sold for $6,354,500 at an auction.
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About

Painter and printmaker known for works such as "Black and Red" and "Symphony in Blue." He posthumously set a record in 2010 when his 1957 painting, "Middle Blue," sold for $6,354,500 at an auction.

Before Fame

He studied psychology, botany, and Medicine at the University of California, Berkeley, and also served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.

Trivia

He was the subject of a 2010 documentary film "The Painter Sam Francis" by Artist and filmmaker Jeffrey Perkins.

Family Life

His mother encouraged his interest in the arts, and her death in 1935 greatly impacted him. He was married five times and fathered four children.

Associated With

He was influenced by the work of abstract Painter Mark Rothko.