{"title":"Francis Bacon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"88\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e(1909–1992)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eFrancis Bacon, a leading British painter of the 20th century, is known for his powerful depictions of human anxiety, loneliness, and violence. His distorted representations of the human body and intense use of color profoundly impacted post-war art. He continues to be highly regarded by museums and collectors worldwide and is considered one of the most important artists in the modern and contemporary art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eProfile →\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bacon-1vo","title":"Francis Bacon *Derrière Le Miroir – Francis Bacon* 1996","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"44905d54-2276-48a5-a124-ade17b72919f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e5 original color lithographs\u003c\/strong\u003e based on Francis Bacon's paintings.\u003cbr\u003eAlso features \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e8 color illustrations (one of which is a gatefold triptych)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e5 monochrome illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eThe text includes essays by French writer and critic \u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eMichel Leiris\u003c\/strong\u003e and an interview with Francis Bacon by art critic \u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eDavid Sylvester\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eYear of Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1966\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeluxe edition limited to 150 copies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"362\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eEdition Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work is a rare copy designated by the publisher in pencil on the colophon page as **HC (Hors Commerce = not for sale, sample copy)**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"450\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaeght Éditeur, Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 38.2 × 28.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA superb copy containing very beautiful lithographs.\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hre5yd\" data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eThis book is a special issue of the art magazine **'Derrière Le Miroir'** dedicated to Francis Bacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eIt was published in 1966 to commemorate an \u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eexhibition of 17 oil paintings\u003c\/strong\u003e held at \u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eGalerie Maeght\u003c\/strong\u003e in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eThe content is a complete edition, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"770\"\u003efive single-page original color lithographs\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as \u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eone gatefold (triptych) color lithograph\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also features numerous color and monochrome illustrations of Bacon's works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eFurthermore, it includes an essay by French poet and writer \u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eMichel Leiris\u003c\/strong\u003e and a valuable interview with \u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eDavid Sylvester\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as a leading authority on Bacon. This makes it an important resource for understanding not only the artist's works but also his thoughts and creative principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eThis book was published as **loose sheets** and comes complete with the original illustrated cover, a protective case (chemise), and the original green box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eBoth the book and the protective case are in beautiful condition, making this a highly valuable collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1324\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"Derrière Le Miroir\" series is highly regarded by collectors worldwide as a representative contemporary art magazine of the 20th century. The Francis Bacon issue, in particular, is not only an important publication historically in art, containing original lithographs, but also features texts by Michel Leiris and David Sylvester, two essential figures in Bacon studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-testid=\"bazaar-action-bar-observer\" class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47949470269591,"sku":"bacon-1vo","price":2000000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/bacon-1vo.jpg?v=1782448821"},{"product_id":"bacon-2vo","title":"Francis Bacon 　　'Mirror of Bullfight'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"44905d54-2276-48a5-a124-ade17b72919f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hshzir\" data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eA set of \u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e3 original lithographs\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on Arches paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y60ljs\" data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eYear of Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dgli1g\" data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eEdition Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eLimited edition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"195\"\u003e150 copies\u003c\/strong\u003e on Arches paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eThis work is part of a special portfolio created for \"Miroir de la Tauromachie\" (Mirror of Tauromachy), a collection of poems by the French writer and ethnologist, \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eMichel Leiris\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eThe edition number is not on each work, but \u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eonly on the colophon page of the portfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xzwlwk\" data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eAll three prints are \u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"407\"\u003ehand-signed by the artist in pencil\u003c\/strong\u003e (lower right).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1rbu7l5\" data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hs94sh\" data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eAtelier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eAtelier Mourlot (Paris)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hs8cs4\" data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"481\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eGalerie Lelong (Paris)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"iazaws\" data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"510\"\u003ePaper Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e48.0 × 36.0 cm (each sheet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bpubs2\" data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eCatalog Raisonné\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"619\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11jeggp\" data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eAlexandre Tacou: No. 37\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17et1nd\" data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eBruno Sabatier: No. 29–30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"aono4h\" data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"667\"\u003epristine condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eThe colors are vibrant and deep, with no defects such as stains, creases, or fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-testid=\"bazaar-action-bar-observer\" class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47949471088791,"sku":"bacon-2vo","price":25000000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/bacon-2vo_4fa61d8c-4652-427f-9a09-490d9b6edebb.jpg?v=1782450265"},{"product_id":"bacon-3vo","title":"Francis Bacon 　Portrait of John Edwards","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"44905d54-2276-48a5-a124-ade17b72919f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLithograph on Arches paper (with watermark)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYear of Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition of 150\u003cbr\u003eArtist's Proof (A.P.) of 5\u003cbr\u003eHors Commerce (H.C.) of 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSignature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand-signed in pencil by the 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(Épreuve d'Artiste \/ Artist's Proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of the rare Artist's Proofs, of which only 5 were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinted by\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGalerie Lelong (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePublished by\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eL'Ire des Vents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePaper Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e81.0 × 60.0 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFramed Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e94.5 × 78.0 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded in Catalogue Raisonné\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBruno Sabatier: No. 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandre Tacou: No. 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent preservation with vibrant, deep colors and complete margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Portrait of John Edwards\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a representative late-period print by Francis Bacon, created in 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model, \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Edwards\u003c\/strong\u003e, was Bacon's most trusted friend in his later years and served as the subject for many portraits from the 1980s onward. After the death of George Dyer, Edwards became Bacon's emotional support and is known as a crucial figure who sustained the artist's final creative endeavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBacon prioritized expressing a person's presence and inner spirituality rather than depicting them realistically. In this work, the face and body are depicted with a unique distortion, which is not meant to exaggerate reality but to more powerfully convey human emotion and vital energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe canvas employs Bacon's characteristic bold colors and tense composition. While seemingly intense, a tranquil atmosphere pervades the whole, highlighting the figure's solitude and quiet presence. Viewers feel a profound impression, as if they are confronting the spiritual world of an individual rather than merely looking at a portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis work was printed on high-quality Arches paper and produced with the cooperation of \u003cstrong\u003eGalerie Lelong\u003c\/strong\u003e (Paris), known for its leading print publishing in France. Bacon's prints are limited in number, and this work is one of the most highly regarded among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, this work is an \u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Proof (Épreuve d'Artiste: E.A.)\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced separately from the regular edition of 150, making it an extremely rare edition with only 5 existing copies. Artist's Proofs are special works printed before the main edition and are highly valued by collectors worldwide due to their rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Bacon, a master representing 20th-century art, is consistently highly acclaimed in museum collections and the international auction market. \"Portrait of John Edwards\" is a portrait that encapsulates Bacon's mature expression and deep insight into human existence in his later years, making it an important lithograph combining artistic merit, rarity, and collectibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDepicting John Edwards, his last significant model, this work is indispensable for understanding Bacon's art and possesses a value suitable for long-term collection as a representative portrait print of 20th-century modern art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] 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data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLithograph on Arches paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited to 60 copies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditionally, 20 Artist's Proofs (A.P.) and non-commercial (H.C.: Hors Commerce) prints were produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-signed in pencil by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH.C. 19\/20 (19th of 20 non-commercial prints)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLibrairie Séguier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIRCAM (French National Audiovisual Institute)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e116.0 × 77.0 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95.0 × 69.0 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferenced in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBruno Sabatier, \"Francis Bacon: The Graphic Work,\" No. 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexandre Tacou, \"Francis Bacon: Estampes,\" No. 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors are vivid and deep, with no defects such as stains, folds, or fading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**\"Study for Portrait of Pope Innocent X after Velázquez\"** is a representative lithograph from Francis Bacon's iconic \"Pope Series.\" While taking Diego Velázquez's 17th-century masterpiece \"Portrait of Pope Innocent X\" as its starting point, Bacon transformed it into an entirely new contemporary painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterestingly, Bacon, while holding deep respect for Velázquez's original painting throughout his life, never intentionally viewed the original in Rome, stating that he \"feared seeing the actual painting would destroy his image.\" He developed his unique interpretation based on photographs and reproductions, portraying the Pope, a symbol of authority, as an embodiment of human anxiety, loneliness, and the fragility of existence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this work, the Pope seated on his throne appears to be screaming, enclosed by sharp vertical strokes and lines resembling a transparent cage. Such an expression does not deny religious authority but rather reflects Bacon's profound view of humanity: even those in power cannot escape fear and loneliness because they are human.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacon believed that \"by distorting the figure, one can get closer to a truth that photography cannot express.\" Therefore, the distorted figures in this work are not merely abstract representations, but rather forms that more directly convey human spirit and emotion. The deep purple and black background, along with the vibrant colors that make the figure stand out, create both an overwhelming tension and a profound silence, leaving a strong impression on the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in 1989, this work is a particularly important piece among Bacon's prints, produced as an associated publication of IRCAM (French National Audiovisual Institute) and the Centre Pompidou. This work is an **H.C. (Hors Commerce \/ Not for Sale)** edition, produced separately from the regular edition of 60 copies, and this specific print is the 19th of only 20 H.C. editions. Such special editions rarely come to market and are highly valued internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Pope Series\" holds an extremely important position in art history as a collection of works that represent the pinnacle of Francis Bacon's art. This work is a rare piece that reproduces this iconic image with excellent lithographic technique, making it a collector's item combining artistry, historical significance, and rarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a work that symbolizes the thought and expression of Francis Bacon, a master representing 20th-century art, this piece possesses value suitable for a museum-grade collection, and is also an important print work with potential for long-term asset value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-testid=\"bazaar-action-bar-observer\" class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47949475905687,"sku":"bacon-4vo","price":22000000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/bacon-4vo.jpg?v=1782450661"},{"product_id":"bacon-5vo","title":"Francis Bacon 　　Three Studies for a Portrait of John Edwards","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTechnique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor photolithograph on cardboard (triptych)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYear of Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSignature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach work is signed, titled, dated, and numbered by the artist in felt-tip pen on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSheet Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29.7 × 26.7 cm (each work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImage Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29.7 × 26.7 cm (each work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFramed Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e130.0 × 67.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintained in excellent original condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree Studies for a Portrait of John Edwards\u003c\/em\u003e is an extremely rare triptych born from the special friendship between Francis Bacon and John Edwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Edwards was Bacon's most trusted friend and an important presence who supported him in his later years, from the 1980s onwards. After the death of the painter's lover, George Dyer, Edwards became a spiritual anchor and posed for many portraits. The deep trust between the two is evident from the fact that Bacon, upon his death, entrusted Edwards with his estate and the management of his London studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is not a print produced for the general market, but a special piece created and gifted by Bacon to Edwards himself. Only three sets are known to exist, and no commercial edition was ever released. In this regard, the work differs in nature from typical print works and holds extremely significant value as a historical document that tells the story of the personal relationship between the artist and his model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe triptych format was Bacon's preferred mode of expression. While each of the three canvases stands independently, together they depict the presence of one person through changes in time and psychology. Through glances, expressions, and subtle shifts in color, a strong sense of movement and tension is created within a static portrait, conveying profound spirituality to the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Bacon's characteristic distorted figures are used. However, this distortion is not intended to exaggerate the person, but rather to depict the vitality, emotion, and essence of human existence that cannot be expressed through photography. The simple background and bold color planes further accentuate the figure's presence, creating a quiet yet tense atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe provenance is also extremely important. This work was owned by John Edwards himself, then passed down to his family, and subsequently, after being part of a private collection in London, was exhibited at Christie's London, thus possessing impeccable provenance. This is a crucial element that authenticates the work's genuineness and historical value, making it highly appealing to collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--nl\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrancis Bacon's works are currently held in major museums worldwide and are also highly regarded as representative works of 20th-century art in the international auction market. Among these, works like this one, gifted by the artist himself to John Edwards and not produced for market distribution, are exceedingly rare. They represent a special collector's item that combines art-historical value with scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree Studies for a Portrait of John Edwards\u003c\/em\u003e is not merely a portrait; it is a testament to the friendship that sustained Francis Bacon in his later years, and a monumental work that culminates his profound insights into human existence and artistic exploration. Opportunities to encounter Bacon's works in the market are extremely limited, and this piece boasts the highest level of rarity globally, making it a valuable asset for long-term collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47949484589207,"sku":"bacon-5vo","price":20000000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/bacon-5vo_87e0288c-af13-4e78-94df-0218e4acf118.jpg?v=1782451613"},{"product_id":"bacon-6vo","title":"Francis Bacon: Three Studies for a Self-Portrait","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTechnique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 3 color lithographs on Arches paper (single sheet print)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYear of Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEdition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE.A. (Épreuve d'Artiste\/Artist's Proof) in addition to the regular edition of 60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSignature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-signed in pencil by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePublished by\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichel Archimbaud\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLibrairie Séguier, Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFramed Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e120.5 × 68.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCatalogue Raisonné Listings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBruno Sabatier, \"Francis Bacon: The Graphic Work,\" No. 26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandre Tacou, \"Francis Bacon: Estampes,\" No. 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colors are vibrant and rich, with no flaws such as stains, creases, or fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**\"Three Studies for a Self-Portrait\"** is a representative late print work by Francis Bacon, produced in 1990. The theme of self-portraiture is one of the most important motifs for understanding Bacon's art, and this work can be considered the culmination of that exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacon produced numerous portraits from a young age, but from the 1970s onwards, due to the successive losses of close friends and lovers, he turned to self-portraits as if to re-examine himself. He stated, \"I painted myself because I had fewer models to paint,\" but beneath those words lay a deep interest in universal themes such as human existence, the flow of time, aging, and solitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, three self-portraits are arranged on a single canvas. The triptych was a composition Bacon favored throughout his life, and by depicting a single person from different angles or in different psychological states, it expresses the complexity of human existence rather than a mere portrait. Slight differences in gaze, distortions of the face, and changes in color evoke the passage of time and inner fluctuations, creating an intense tension within a quiet composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacon's self-portraits do not possess the realism of typical portraits. Faces are boldly distorted, outlines waver, and bodies are depicted as if fluid. However, this distortion was not to deny reality but a unique form to capture the spirituality and life energy that photography could not express. What Bacon himself aimed for was not the \"outward appearance\" but \"existence itself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colors are also a major attraction of this work. Vivid oranges and pinks, deep blues and blacks are balanced exquisitely, making the figures stand out. The contrast between bold color fields and empty spaces draws the viewer's gaze to the self-portraits, further emphasizing the figures' solitude and quiet tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is an **Artist's Proof (Épreuve d'Artiste)**, produced separately from the regular edition of 60, making it a rare edition with extremely limited market circulation. Artist's proofs are special prints produced prior to the main edition, and their rarity makes them highly prized by collectors and museums worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work was published through the initiative of **Michel Archimbaud**, a renowned art critic and writer, by **Librairie Séguier** in Paris. Produced as part of an important series of publications on Bacon, this work holds a significant position not only for its perfection as a print but also historically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Three Studies for a Self-Portrait\" encapsulates the question \"What is the self?\" that Bacon pursued throughout his life. Combining artistic merit, rarity, and historical significance, this work is one of Francis Bacon's most highly regarded representative print works and possesses a value suitable for long-term collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47949507231895,"sku":"bacon-6vo","price":12000000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/bacon-6vo.jpg?v=1782452261"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/collections\/bacon-2vo.jpg?v=1782366689","url":"https:\/\/adekat-gallery.com\/en\/collections\/bacon.oembed","provider":"ギャルリー亜出果","version":"1.0","type":"link"}