Francis Bacon, National Portrait Gallery: the modern master at his most raw and revealing
There’s a teensy issue with this exhibition of Francis Bacon’s portraits. The 20th-century British artist didn’t really paint ...
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Sotheby's Will Sell Francis Bacon Portrait of George Dyer with High Estimate of $50 M.
Sotheby's will auction a large portrait by Francis Bacon of his lover George Dyer with a $30 million–$50 million estimate as part of a marquee New York contemporary art evening auction in May.
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Rare Francis Bacon Self-Portrait to Lead Sotheby’s London Contemporary Sale
The painting not only presents a dark, tumultuous subject, it stands apart from its siblings because of its distinctly dark palette. The other two feature pink and blue backgrounds, respectively.