Lot 370
  • 370

Francis Bacon

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Second Version of Triptych 1944
  • Each image: 1437 by 1058mm; 56 5/8 by 41 5/8 in
  • Each sheet: 1787 by 1195mm; 70 3/8 by 74in
The complete set of three lithographs printed in colours, 1989, after the paintings of 1988, each signed in pencil, inscribed E.A., an artist's proof aside from the edition of 60, on wove paper, with full margins, in good condition apart from creases to the corners of each sheet, a few creases at extreme edges of sheets, an area of  surface dirt at the top left corner of the central panel

Condition

The images in overall good condition. Please note the creasing to the corners of each sheet, some tips with paper separation, there are other creases to the extreme edges of each sheet, there is an area of surface dirt to the top left corner of the central panel, and other occasional minor areas of surface dirt to the margins
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