Francis Bacon collection sells for €1.4m

A COLLECTION of previously unseen paintings, letters, diaries and photographs belonging to artist Francis Bacon sold for £965,490 (€1,416,825) at auction last night.

There were 45 lots in total and most exceeded their estimated price tags.

The most expensive item, an untitled portrait listed at £12,000-18,000, was bought by a telephone bidder for £400,000.