The Open Crate

Francis Bacon

Three Studies for a Self-Portrait

1981

Ref. D-FBA-PR-001

MediumLithograph in colors on Arches wove paper
DimensionsOverall: 60.5 x 119.5 cm. | 23.9 x 47 in. | framed
Each: 32.5 x 28 cm. | 12.9 x 11 in.
Sheet: 47.2 x 103.5 cm. | 18.6 x 40.8 in.
Maker's marksNumbered "61/150" lower left; signed "Francis Bacon" lower right; stamped
EditionThis work is number 61 from an edition of 150 and 10 artist's proofs published by Éditions de la Différence, Paris and printed by Arts Lithon Paris
ProvenancePrints & Multiples Sale, Lot 120, Sotheby's London, 2014
Acquired directly from the above by the current owner, 2014

Current locationDubai, United Arab Emirates
Overall Condition

Good

Condition Report

This work is in very good condition overall apart from a window of pale light-staining.

Literature & Exhibited

06 | PUBLICATIONS

 

ø Francis Bacon, by Mark, another from the edition, liberallifestyles.com, 2013, illustrated in color.

 

ø A Saint, An Artist, A Pope, another from the edition, dish.andrewsullivan.com, 2013, illustrated in color.

 

ø Francis Bacon: Oeuvre Graphique - Graphic Work, cat. rais. no. 15., by Bruno Sabatier, 2012, illustrated in color.

 

ø The Most Famous Painters of the 20th Century, by Angie Kordic, another from the edition, widewalls.ch, illustrated in color.

 

ø FEAR AND SELF-LOATHING, another from the edition, by Lucia Tro Santafé, christies.com.

 

ø New Directions in Colour Studies, another from the edition (Von Der Heydt Museum), Ed. Carole P. Biggam, Carole A. Hough, Christian J. Kay, David R. Simmon, 2011, mentioned p. 176.