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Roald Dahl-owned Francis Bacon triptych could fetch $70m at auction

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Roald Dahl-owned Francis Bacon triptych could fetch $70m at auction

A Francis Bacon triptych once owned by the celebrated author Roald Dahl is expected to fetch up to $70m at auction.

Francis Bacon self-portraits at Sotheby’s in New York estimated at €19.1m-€26.1m

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Francis Bacon self-portraits at Sotheby’s in New York estimated at €19.1m-€26.1m
Christie’s sale sees Tony O’Malley bring home Francis Bacon

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Christie’s sale sees Tony O’Malley bring home Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon self-portrait auction

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Francis Bacon self-portrait to fetch up to €26.5m at auction
Yeats, Paul Henry,Francis Bacon and Michael Flatley star at RDS auction

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Yeats, Paul Henry,Francis Bacon and Michael Flatley star at RDS auction
Biograpahy explores canvas of Francis Bacon’s hedonistic life

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Biograpahy explores canvas of Francis Bacon’s hedonistic life
Francis Bacon painting sells for a record €51 million
Francis Bacon painting sells for a record €51 million

A masterpiece by Francis Bacon has become the most valuable piece of artwork ever sold by auction house Christie’s in Europe after going under the hammer for a record £42.2m (€51m).

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