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In addition to the catalogue description: - with margins, the sheet edges trimmed (the upper sheet edge unevenly trimmed). - Sabatier calls for the publisher's blindstamp lower right, presumably trimmed away. - the sheet with light-staining visible recto and verso. - some pinpoint foxspots and minor surface dirt visible in the margins recto, and across the sheet verso. - hinged at the upper sheet corners verso. Otherwise as described. Framed (with perspex).
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Lot 84Sale 22543
Portrait of Michel LeirisFRANCIS BACON (1909-1992)Estimate: GBP 5,000 - 7,000
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