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ART MARKET - Pre-Auction sentiment Portrait of Francis Bacon

Posted on October 19, 2008 at 9:51 AM.

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The only other picture of its kind was stolen in 1988 and has never been found. This one was begun in the winter of 1956, but abandoned after Bacon refused to continue with the sittings. If it doesn't sell well, it will be proof that even the trophy hunters are cutting back. If it does, then a surge in confidence will keep the market going. For now.

Why a portrait of Francis Bacon terrifies us all (The Independent)

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