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Lot 102
  • 102

Francis Bacon

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Portrait of Peter Beard (S. 1)
  • Engraving with aquatint and drypoint
  • Image: 264 by 224mm; 10 3/8 by 8 7/8 in
  • Sheet: 380 by 285mm; 15 by 11 3/4 in
Engraving with aquatint printed in colours, 1976, the frontispiece from the book La mysticité charnelle de René Crevel, signed in pencil, numbered 53/100, on wove paper

Condition

With full margins, in good fresh condition, 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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