A new biography sheds new light on the enigma that is Francis Bacon
The artist’s work is visceral yet beautiful, as a major new show in Paris makes clear
Memorial unveiled at London coach house on 108th anniversary of Irish artist’s birth
‘This painting gives me a shiver down my spine,’ says Christie’s chairman
Despite being cut in half, the painting is expected to fetch up to £7 million
In his memoir Michael Peppiatt describes Bacon’s hedonistic and masochistic lifestyle
Paintings will go on show at Sotheby’s after they were rediscovered in private collection
1967 painting by Irish-born artist of his lover George Dyer soars above guide price at London sale
International auction houses expect further blockbuster sales this year after ‘spectacular’ 2013
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