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Francis Bacon

Dublin 1909 – 1992 London

”Study for portrait of Pope Innocent X after Vélasquez”. 1989

Colour lithograph on light cream Arches wove paper. 95 × 69 cm (115,5, × 77 cm) (37 ⅜ × 27 ⅛ in. (115,5, × 30 ⅜ in.)).
This picture shows the following artwork: Francis Bacon. ”Study for portrait of Pope Innocent X after Vélasquez”. 1989.

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This picture shows the following artwork: Francis Bacon. ”Study for portrait of Pope Innocent X after Vélasquez”. 1989.
This picture shows the following artwork: Francis Bacon. ”Study for portrait of Pope Innocent X after Vélasquez”. 1989.

Background:

This picture shows the following artwork: Francis Bacon. ”Study for portrait of Pope Innocent X after Vélasquez”. 1989.
This picture shows the following artwork: Francis Bacon. ”Study for portrait of Pope Innocent X after Vélasquez”. 1989.

Background:

This picture shows the following artwork: Francis Bacon. ”Study for portrait of Pope Innocent X after Vélasquez”. 1989.
This picture shows the following artwork: Francis Bacon. ”Study for portrait of Pope Innocent X after Vélasquez”. 1989.

Background:

This picture shows the following artwork: Francis Bacon. ”Study for portrait of Pope Innocent X after Vélasquez”. 1989.

Estimate:

EUR 20,000

 

- 25,000

Auction 764

Sunday, 13.09.2026, 6:00 PM

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Colour lithograph on light cream Arches wove paper. 95 × 69 cm (115,5, × 77 cm) (37 ⅜ × 27 ⅛ in. (115,5, × 30 ⅜ in.)). Signed. Catalogue raisonné: Sabatier 14. One of 40 artist's proofs from a total edition of 100 copies. Paris, Libraire Séguier for IRCAM, Centre Georges Pompidou, 1989. [3079] Framed

Condition Report: No. H.C. Fine, harmonious overall appearance. Good, high-contrast print. The sheet edges with light time staining, otherwise without tears or losses. The paper, due to the artist's technique, in places slightly wavy and in the margins with a few faint handling creases. On the reverse, along the edges in places faint scuffs. In the corners, remnants of paper adhesive mounting, likewise in the sheet centre, here covered with a piece of paper. Along the upper edge as well as at the right edge, rests of white paper tape; recto slightly protruding

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