Lot 144
  • 144

Francis Bacon

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Second Version of the Triptych 1944 (Sabatier 24)
  • lithographs
  • each image: approx. 622 by 462mm 24 1/2 by 18 1/8 in
  • each sheet: approx. 724 by 560mm 28 5/8 by 22in
The complete set, comprising three lithographs printed in colours, 1989, each signed in pencil, numbered 36/60 (total edition includes eight artist's proofs), on Arches wove paper, each framed

Condition

With full margins, each in good condition apart from very slight paper discoloration at sheet edges, the left panel and centre panel with very slight paper discoloration verso, imperfections to individual sheets include: The left panel with some slight handling creases in margins, a slight crease at upper right margin of sheet. The centre panel with slight handling marks verso. The right panel with a small semi-circular pale water stain at lower left sheet edge verso showing through recto (approx. 4.5cm), (some very slight handling creases).
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