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Francis Bacon
Book: Francis Bacon von [with] John Russell (hand signed and inscribed twice)

1972

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Highly collectible and coveted item: Francis Bacon von [with] John Russell (Monograph, hand signed and inscribed twice by Francis Bacon), 1972 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed and inscribed in ink twice) Hand signed and inscribed by Francis Bacon twice on the title page and also on page 114 10 1/2 × 8 × 1 1/4 inches Francis Bacon's paintings sell for many millions of dollars, and a monograph like this, hand signed and warmly inscribed, not once but twice by the artist, is a valuable and coveted collectors item. The inscription on the title page says: For Charlie with all best wishes Francis Bacon The second inscription, on page 114 underneath an image of Bacon's painting, says: All my best wishes and love Francis Bacon These inscriptions, especially one underneath an image of a painting, can be removed and framed separately. Alternatively, the book can be framed in a shadow box, displayed on a mantle shelf, or cherished and presented on a coffee table or bookshelf. The possibilities for exhibiting are numerous. About the book: Publisher: Berlin, Propyläen, 1972 Language: German 127 pgs w/ illustrations
  • Creator:
    Francis Bacon (1909 - 1992, British, Irish)
  • Creation Year:
    1972
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Condition:
    In very good vintage condition; there is notable agewear, browning and handling to the dust jacket and blurb (inside and out), and some aging to the boards, but the interior pages and signature pages are clean and crisp and fine.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1745213041252
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