Lot 65
  • 65

Francis Bacon

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Second Version of the Triptych 1944
  • Each image circa: 624 by 464mm; 24 5/8 by 18 ¼in
  • Each sheet circa: 752 by 560mm; 29 5/8 by 22in
Lithograph printed in colours in three parts, 1988, after the paintings, 1944, each signed in pencil, inscribed E.A., an artist's proof aside from the edition of 60, printed by Art Estampe, published by Librairie Séguier, Paris, on Arches wove paper, with full margins, each with deckle edge at right, a few minor handling creases, generally in good condition, framed separately 

Condition

Left panel with a small area of minor surface dirt at center of lower margin and along left edge of sheet. Center panel with a soft fold across lower right margin corner. In good condition as described Each attached to mount with two small pieces of paper brown tape at upper edge.
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