L12160

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Lot 90
  • 90

Francis Bacon

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Triptych (Tacou 22)
  • Etching with aquatint
  • Each image: 625 by 486mm; 24 5/8 by 19 1/8 in
  • Each sheet: various sizes
The set of three etchings with aquatint printed in colours, numbered 83/99, printed and published by Poligrafia, Barcelona, on Arches wove paper

Condition

Left panel (sheet size: 848 by 626mm; 33 3/8 by 24 5/8in), with minor creasing in margins, very slight skinning at upper left edge of sheet, slight foxing, handling creases mostly visible verso, framed. Centre panel (sheet size: 896 by 627mm; 35¼ by 24¾in), with full margins, in good condition apart from a soft diagonal crease extending from lower left corner to lower edge of sheet, handling creases mostly in margins, a short diagonal crease at top edge of sheet, some slight skinning along top margin verso, framed Right panel (sheet: 850 by 927mm; 33½ by 24¾in) with handling creases mostly in margins, some occasional slight foxing verso, framed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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