Autoportrait

FRANCIS BACON (1909-1992) Autoportrait lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, 1977, signed in felt-tip pen (faded), numbered 107/180 (there were also a few artist's proofs), published by Galerie Claude Bernaud, Paris, the colors attenuated, light and pale mat staining, very soft crease at the lower right margin (affecting the signature), a small ¼-in. tear at the lower right sheet edge Image: 33 3/8 x 25 in. (848 x 635 mm.) Sheet: 40 x 28 3/8 in. 40 in. (1016 x 721 mm.)