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This is the final of three studies of George Dyer completed in...

This is the final of three studies of George Dyer completed in...

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This is the final of three studies of George Dyer completed in 1963, created during the greatest moment of personal and professional contentment in Bacon’s career.

The three works can be viewed now at Christie’s London from 24 February to 8 March and will be on view in May ahead of the auction on May 17.

Francis Bacon (1909-1992), Three Studies for a Portrait of George Dyer, 1963. Oil on canvas, in three parts. Estimate: $50,000,000-70,000,000.

Post-War and Contemporary Evening Sale – 17 May at Christie’s New York, Rockefeller Center.

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