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Francis Bacon triptych sells for record $142.4 million at Christie’s auction
The Globe and Mail ^ | November 12, 2013 | Chris Michaud

Posted on 11/12/2013 10:27:39 PM PST by pluvmantelo

Francis Bacon’s three-paneled painting “Three Studies of Lucian Freud” became the most expensive work of art ever sold at auction on Tuesday when it soared to $142.4 million at Christie’s.

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KEYWORDS: auction; bacon; christies; francisbacon; million; painting; record; sells; triptych
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To: flaglady47
I wouldn't bet on that....LOL.

Leni

21 posted on 11/14/2013 5:54:45 AM PST by MinuteGal
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To: pluvmantelo

If I had that painting in my house I would have to keep it covered.


22 posted on 11/15/2013 4:41:19 PM PST by ThanhPhero (Khách sang La Vang hanh huong tham vieng Maria)
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To: ThanhPhero

Face to the wall, in the basement.


23 posted on 11/15/2013 11:07:07 PM PST by pluvmantelo (Islam-No stronger retrograde force exists in the world.)
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