Lot 255
  • 255

Francis Bacon 1909-1992

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • PORTRAIT OF MICHEL LEIRIS
  • Image: 249 by 210mm; 9¾ by 8¼in
  • Sheet: 479 by 359mm; 18 7/8 by 14 1/8 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1990, after the painting from 1976, from the album Miroir de la Tauromachie, signed in pencil, numbered 85/150, published by Galerie Lelong, Paris, on wove paper, the full sheet, in good condition apart from some very tiny nicks to extreme right edge of sheet and some very pale brown staining to upper right corner

Condition

As catalogued.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."