Lot 223
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) (after)
Study for a Portrait of John Edwards; Russian Retrospective exhibition poster
Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000
Description
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) (after)
Study for a Portrait of John Edwards; Russian Retrospective exhibition poster
Offset lithograph printed in colours, 1988, from the edition of circa 250 of which only approximately 30 are extant, on thin wove paper, the full sheet printed to the edges, 901 x 575mm (35 1/8 x 22 3/8in) (unframed)
This work was printed to advertise the first retrospective exhibition in Russia granted to a living artist since the Russian Revolution and was adopted by the State as a symbol of Glasnost. The exhibition was organized by the British Council in collaboration with Marlborough Fine Art in London. It was held at the Central Union of Artists in Moscow (22nd September to 7th November 1988). It is believed that only 250 posters were printed for the exhibition and at the end of it there were circa 30 left unused.
Description
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) (after)
Study for a Portrait of John Edwards; Russian Retrospective exhibition poster
Offset lithograph printed in colours, 1988, from the edition of circa 250 of which only approximately 30 are extant, on thin wove paper, the full sheet printed to the edges, 901 x 575mm (35 1/8 x 22 3/8in) (unframed)
This work was printed to advertise the first retrospective exhibition in Russia granted to a living artist since the Russian Revolution and was adopted by the State as a symbol of Glasnost. The exhibition was organized by the British Council in collaboration with Marlborough Fine Art in London. It was held at the Central Union of Artists in Moscow (22nd September to 7th November 1988). It is believed that only 250 posters were printed for the exhibition and at the end of it there were circa 30 left unused.
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