A $23.8 M. Francis Bacon Painting Has Become a Political Football in the U.K.
Citing space limitations, Leicester Museum and Art Gallery in England removed the painting from its galleries.
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After 57 Years Unseen, Francis Bacon Portrait of Lucian Freud Resurfaces for Sale
It is expected to fetch a price of $42 million.
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Tate to Deaccession Francis Bacon Archive Over Authenticity Concerns
Whether or not the Tate's move will affect ongoing negotiations between the donor and Centre Pompidou to receive another tranche of works is unclear.
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Women Steal the Show at Sotheby’s $283.4 M. Contemporary Art Sales
Records were set for Anna Weyant, Simone Leigh, Jennifer Packer, and more.
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Francis Bacon Confidant Reroutes Donation to France Following Rift with Tate
Joule has said he is considering taking legal action against the Tate.
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L.A. Muralist Noni Olabisi Dies at 67, Rediscovered Bacon Pope Gets London Show, and More: Morning Links for March 8, 2022
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Monumental Francis Bacon Triptych Could Fetch $75 M. at Christie’s
Large-scale triptychs by the artist tend to bring some of his top prices at auction.
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$33 M. Francis Bacon ‘Pope’ Brings Phillips $139 M. Evening Sale to New Heights
Bidders from Asia drove up prices for emerging artists, and multiple records were set for artists in different stages of their careers.
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In Auction Debut, Bacon Pope Painting Could Fetch as Much as $45 M.
The work has been in the same American collection for 35 years.
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