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Francis Bacon Three Studies For A Self Portrait For Sale
Francis Bacon
Three Studies For A Self Portrait, 1983-1990
Three color lithographs on a single sheet of Arches paper , with margins
20 1/2 x 36 7/8 in ; 52 x 93.8 cm
Edition
Artist Proof Edition , labeled EA (Epreuve d'Artiste) , of no more than 15
About this work
Francis Bacon's "Three Studies For A Self Portrait" (1983-1990) presents a searing triptych of his distorted visage. Executed as three vibrant color lithographs on a single sheet of Arches paper, each study captures a fragmented, psychologically charged view of the artist's face. Bacon's signature raw intensity and emotive brushwork translate powerfully into the print medium, utilizing rich colors and textures to convey a profound sense of introspection and existential unease.
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Auction History
Three studies for a Self-Portrait · Francis Bacon · Christie's · 2025-09 · $32,160
Three studies for a Self-Portrait · Francis Bacon · Christie's · 2024-09 · $29,329
Three Studies for a Self-Portrait · Francis Bacon · Sotheby's · 2023-06 · $0
Three Studies for a Self-Portrait · Francis Bacon · Sotheby's · 2023-06 · $17,617
Three Studies for Self-Portrait · Francis Bacon · Christie's · 2022-11 · $29,015,000
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