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Francis Bacon Art

British, Irish, 1909-1992

Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1909, prominent British painter and printmaker Francis Bacon created controversial art until his death in 1992.

Despite the fact that he did not receive formal training, Bacon gained instantaneous recognition in 1945 after an exhibition at Lefevre Gallery in London that included his 1944 triptych Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion. Bacon's figures can be described as distorted, fleshy masses in anguish; these shocking and unsettling images are his representation of the evils and the devastation of the human condition. Bacon's oil paintings simultaneously repel and intrigue the viewer with their bold, grotesque figures. This paradox remains consistent with his prints, which he based on a selection of 35 of his own paintings dating from 1965 to 1991. Bacon worked with skilled printers to create his relatively small body of etchings and lithographs that total only about 40 editions.

In 2008 and 2009, a major retrospective of Bacon's paintings traveled to the Tate Britain, London, England (September 11, 2008–January 4, 2009), to the Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, Spain (February 3–April 19, 2009) and to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (May 20–August 16, 2009). Bacon's works are permanently part of public collections around the world, including the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art, Oslo, Norway; Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham, England; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.; Museum of Modern Art, New York; and elsewhere.

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(Biography provided by Marlborough Graphics)

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Artist: Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon 'Three Studies for Self Portrait' Limited Edition Signed Print
Francis Bacon 'Three Studies for Self Portrait' Limited Edition Signed Print

Francis Bacon 'Three Studies for Self Portrait' Limited Edition Signed Print

By Francis Bacon

Located in San Rafael, CA

Francis Bacon (British, 1909-1992) Three Studies for Self Portrait, c. 1981 Lithograph in colors on Arches wove paper Edition 81/150 with Arabic numbering. There were also 25 H.C. (...

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1980s Contemporary Francis Bacon Art

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Lithograph

Etude Du Corps Humain D'après Ingres, Lithograph
Etude Du Corps Humain D'après Ingres, Lithograph

Etude Du Corps Humain D'après Ingres, Lithograph

By Francis Bacon

Located in Roma, IT

Etude Du Corps Humain D'après Ingres is a precious colored lithograph realized by Francis Bacon in 1984. Colored lithograph on Arches paper. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower r...

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1980s Contemporary Francis Bacon Art

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Francis Bacon (1909–1992) - Color etching and aquatint on Guarro laid paper
Francis Bacon (1909–1992) - Color etching and aquatint on Guarro laid paper

Francis Bacon (1909–1992) - Color etching and aquatint on Guarro laid paper

By Francis Bacon

Located in Varese, IT

Color etching and aquatint on Guarro laid paper, edited in 1981. Limited edition, numbered as: 24/99 Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner. Very good conditions. Plate si...

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1980s Surrealist Francis Bacon Art

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l'Homme au lavabo [Figure at a Washbasin]
l'Homme au lavabo [Figure at a Washbasin]

l'Homme au lavabo [Figure at a Washbasin]

By Francis Bacon

Located in London, GB

Etching and aquatint in colours on Arches paper Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right on recto Image: 47.5 x 36.3 cm, Sheet: 67.5 x 52 cm, Framed: 87.9 x 71.7 cm Edition of 46 ...

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1870s Modern Francis Bacon Art

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Triptych August 1972 - Irish Triptych
Triptych August 1972 - Irish Triptych

Triptych August 1972 - Irish Triptych

By Francis Bacon

Located in London, GB

This complete set of three lithographs in colours, comprising the triptych, are each hand signed in pencil by the artist "Francis Bacon" at the lower right margins. Each sheet is als...

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1980s Francis Bacon Art

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Monograph: Francis Bacon (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon)
Monograph: Francis Bacon (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon)

Monograph: Francis Bacon (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon)

By Francis Bacon

Located in New York, NY

Francis Bacon Francis Bacon (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon), 1975 Softcover catalogue with stiff wraps (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon) hand si...

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1970s Surrealist Francis Bacon Art

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Felt Pen

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

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

By Francis Bacon

Located in New York, NY

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 (ha...

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1970s Expressionist Francis Bacon Art

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Study for a portrait of John Edwards
Study for a portrait of John Edwards

Study for a portrait of John Edwards

By Francis Bacon

Located in London, GB

Original lithograph in colours on Arches paper, with full margins, framed Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right on recto Image: 68 x 49 cm, Sheet: 94.5 x 67.9 cm, Framed: 105.3...

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1980s Modern Francis Bacon Art

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Lithograph

Portrait de Michel Leiris
Portrait de Michel Leiris

Portrait de Michel Leiris

By Francis Bacon

Located in London, GB

Etching and aquatint in colours on Arches paper Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right on recto 68 x 52 cm, 71.8 x 56.8 cm (framed) Edition 98 of 100 Michel Leiris (1901-1990) ...

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1970s Modern Francis Bacon Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Feria Nimes by (after) Francis Bacon
Feria Nimes by (after) Francis Bacon

Feria Nimes by (after) Francis Bacon

By Francis Bacon

Located in Dubai, Dubai

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1990s Contemporary Francis Bacon Art

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Chimera No. 1
Chimera No. 1

Leonor FiniChimera No. 1, 1976

$1,500

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Chimera No. 1

By Leonor Fini

Located in Columbia, MO

Leonor Fini (Argentine-French, 1907 - 1996) was an independent and visionary artist whose work defied categorization within Surrealism, despite her association with its key figures i...

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Francis Bacon 'Portrait of Pope Innocent XII', 1995, Vintage

Francis Bacon 'Portrait of Pope Innocent XII', 1995, Vintage

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This limited edition reproduction of Francis Bacon's Portrait of Pope Innocent X, printed on Stonehenge paper, was published by Maeght and printed by ARTE in Paris. Although unsigned...

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Portrait of George Dyer Staring at Blind Cord

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Located in London, GB

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Francis Bacon 'Portrait of Pope Innocent XII', 1995, Vintage

Francis Bacon 'Portrait of Pope Innocent XII', 1995, Vintage

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Francis Bacon 'Pope Innocent XII (No text)' 1995

Francis Bacon 'Pope Innocent XII (No text)' 1995

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper Size: 26.5 x 20 inches ( 67.31 x 50.8 cm ) Image Size: 26.5 x 20 inches ( 67.31 x 50.8 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Shipping and Handling: We ship Worldwide. For ...

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Portrait of Michel Leiris

Portrait of Michel Leiris

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Located in Toronto, Ontario

Francis Bacon (1909-1992) is one of the most distinctive, provocative, and influential painters of the 20th century. His singular aesthetic was a violent intersection between abstr...

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Triptych 1987
Triptych 1987

Francis BaconTriptych 1987, 1989

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H 40.56 in W 31.89 in

Triptych 1987

By Francis Bacon

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph, 1989 Handsigned by the artist in pencil et numérotée 126/180 Publisher : Galerie Lelong (Paris) Printer : Galerie Lelong (Paris) Catalog : Sabatier 25 68.00 cm. x 50.00 c...

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1980s Abstract Francis Bacon Art

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1995 Francis Bacon 'Georges Cyclist (No Border)' Expressionism Brown, Black

1995 Francis Bacon 'Georges Cyclist (No Border)' Expressionism Brown, Black

By Francis Bacon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper Size: 26.5 x 20 inches ( 67.31 x 50.8 cm ) Image Size: 26.5 x 20 inches ( 67.31 x 50.8 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Shipping and Handling: We ship Worldwide. For ...

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1990s Francis Bacon Art

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Standing Man 1987, Francis Bacon

Standing Man 1987, Francis Bacon

By Francis Bacon

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Francis Bacon (1909-1992) Title: Standing Man Year: 1987 Medium: Offset Lithograph on premium paper Size: 26.25 x 19.75 inches Condition: Excellent Notes: Published by Galeri...

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Find a wide variety of authentic Francis Bacon art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Francis Bacon in lithograph, aquatint, etching and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Francis Bacon art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Helen Frankenthaler, Richard Diebenkorn, and Raymond Parker. Francis Bacon art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $72,120, while the average work can sell for $15,000.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Francis Bacon painting is worth depends on its condition, size, history and other characteristics. In 2013, his piece Three Studies of Lucian Freud sold for more than $142 million at auction. At the time, it was the most expensive painting ever to be sold. Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1909, the prominent British painter and printmaker created controversial art until his death in 1992. Bacon's oil paintings simultaneously repel and intrigue the viewer with their bold, grotesque figures. To obtain an estimated value for any Bacon piece you own, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Francis Bacon art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The emotional intensity of Francis Bacon’s work continues to inspire artists today. Bacon was a British painter and printmaker whose works are figurative, often contortive, and even somewhat disturbing. His goal was to create art that revealed what was behind the human facade and to evoke strong feelings in the viewer. Find a collection of Francis Bacon paintings and prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Francis Bacon did indeed make prints. He released 36 of his canvas paintings to be distributed in print form. Panels from Study From a Bullfight are among Bacon’s top prints that often come up at auctions, and were in print until the 1990s. Shop a selection of Francis Bacon’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.