Bacon, Francis

FRANCIS BACON Derriere le Miroir No. 162 Cover, 1966

$350.00
Sku: CB5261
Artist: Francis Bacon
Title: Derriere le Miroir No. 162 Cover
Year: 1966
Signed: No
Medium: Lithograph
Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches ( 38.1 x 27.94 cm )
Image Size: 15 x 11 inches ( 38.1 x 27.94 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age
Supplemental Condition Information: 1) Minor loss of loss at the left hand corner of the image. 2) Deep crease measuring about 4 cm in the upper left corner, which has caused an indentation of similar length. 3 ) Spherical indentation on the left margin about the size of a £1 coin about 10 cm from the top left of the image. 4) Diagonal indentation 2 cm in length showing the imminence of a tear about 18 cm from the top left of the image. 5) Diagonal crease 1.5 cm in length about 20 cm from the top left of the image. 6) Diagonal crease 3 cm in length about 23 cm from the top left of the image. 7) Diagonal crease 2 cm in length about 26 cm from the top left of the image, with an early sign of tear in the making. 8) Thin strip showing loss of colour measuring 18 cm, starting 10 cm from the top left of the image All these additional blemishes are evident on the reverse side of the image. Additionally, 1) There are patches of surface dirt/grime on the image 2) The image is showing a distinct loss of the vibrancy of colour of the original print to excessive exposure to light coupled with surface dirt. (The colouring could be improved in cases like this by a professional conservator's clean.)

Additional Details: First edition lithograph cover for Derriere le Miroir (DLM) No. 162 by Francis Bacon. Small paper break in the upper left corner of the image. Cover only.