Francis Bacon, 8 lithographies @ Sotheby's London

Francis Bacon, Hans Hartung, Sebastian Matta and Henry Moore, Eddy Batache. Requiem pour la Fin des Temps. photo courtesy Sotheby's

The complete portfolio, 1978, comprising eight etchings and etchings with aquatint, the colours fresh, each signed in pencil and numbered 94/100, signed in pencil by the author and stamp numbered 94 on the justification, with title-page, text and justification, published by Editions Georges Visat, Paris, on Arches wove paper, with full margins, in good condition, the sheets loose, in original blue cloth covered box with white lettering on spine. Each sheet: 680 by 520mm; 26¾ by 20½in. Est. 18,000—22,000 GBP - Sold 22,500 GBP

Francis Bacon, Three Studies for a Self Portrait. photo courtesy Sotheby's.

Lithograph printed in colours, 1981, after the paintings, 1979, signed in pencil, numbered 104/150, printed by Arts Litho, published by Editions de La Différence, Paris, on Arches wove paper, with full margins, in good condition, framed. Each image: 325 by 280mm; 12¾ by 11in. Sheet: 470 by 1035mm; 18½ by 40 ¾in. Est. 8,000—12,000 GBP - Sold 18,750 GBP

Francis Bacon, study for portrait of pope Innocent X. photo courtesy Sotheby's

Lithograph printed in colours, 1980, after the painting, 1964, signed in pencil, inscribed and numbered H.C. 7/20, an hors commerce impression aside from the edition of 60, printed by Art Estampe, published by Librairie Séguier,Paris, on Arches wove paper, with full margins, in good condition, framed. image: 950 by 688mm; 37 3/8 by 27 1/8 in. sheet: 1156 by 768mm; 45½ by 30¼in. Est. 9,000—12,000 GBP - Sold 18,750 GBP

Francis Bacon, Triptych August 1972. photo courtesy Sotheby's

Lithograph printed in colours in three parts, 1989, after the paintings, 1972, signed in pencil, numbered 112/180, printed and published by Galerie Lelong, Paris, on Arches wove paper, with full margins, in very good, fresh condition (one examined out of frame). each image: 655 by 485mm; 25¾ by 19 1/8 in. each sheet: 895 by 625mm; 35¼ by 24 5/8 in. Est. 8,000—10,000 GBP - Sold 12,500 GBP

Francis Bacon, Triptych inspired by Orestia of Aeschylus. photo courtesy Sotheby's

Lithograph printed in colours, 1981, after the paintings of the same year, signed in pencil, numbered 45/150, printed by Arts Litho, published by Editions de la Différence, Paris, on Arches wove paper, with full margins, in good condition apart from pale fox marks, framed. each image: 300 by 400mm; 11¾ by 15¾in. sheet: 535 by 1035mm; 21 by 40¾in. Est.6 ,000—8,000 GBP - Sold 10,625 GBP

Francis Bacon, Second Version of the Triptych 1944. photo courtesy Sotheby's

Lithograph printed in colours in three parts, 1988, after the paintings, 1944, each signed in pencil, inscribed E.A., an artist's proof aside from the edition of 60, printed by Art Estampe, published by Librairie Séguier, Paris, on Arches wove paper, with full margins, each with deckle edge at right, a few minor handling creases, generally in good condition, framed separately . each image circa: 624 by 464mm; 24 5/8 by 18 ¼in. each sheet circa: 752 by 560mm; 29 5/8 by 22in. Est. 8,000—12,000 GBP - Sold 9,000 GBP 

Francis Bacon, Study for the Human Body. photo courtesy Sotheby's

Lithograph printed in colours, 1981, after the paintings of the same year, signed in pencil, numbered 31/150, printed by Arts Litho, published by Editions de la Différence, Paris, on Arches wove paper, the full sheet, printed to the edges, in good condition, framed. sheet: 450 by 330mm; 17 ¾ by 13in. Est. 4,000—6,000 GBP - Sold 7,500 GBP 

Francis Bacon, Study for a Portrait of John Edwards. photo courtesy Sotheby's

Lithograph printed in colours, 1987, after the painting, 1986, signed in pencil, numbered 89/180, printed and published by Galerie Lelong, Paris, on Arches wove paper, with full margins, in good condition, framed. image: 680 by 505mm; 26¾ by 19 7/8 in. sheet: 945 by 680mm; 37¼ by 26 ¾in. Est. 5,000—7,000 GBP - Sold  5,625 GBP

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