Auction sale reference

Three Studies for Self-Portrait

Sold for $28,041,000 at Christie's on May 13, 2008.

Triptych of three distorted painted head-and-shoulders portraits against dark backgrounds.

Lot description

Francis Bacon (1909-1992) Three Studies for Self-Portrait signed, titled and dated 'Studies for self-portrait 1976 Francis Bacon' (on the reverse of each canvas) oil on canvas, in three parts each: 14 x 12 in. (35.5 x 30.5 cm.) overall: 14 x 39¾ in. (35.5 x 101 cm.) Painted in 1976.

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