Original Lithograph in colours,1983, on Arches watermarked paper, with full margins, signed by the artist in pencil

Edition: There were also some HC and artists proofs made

Note: The prototype for this was a Diptych in Oil, pastel and dry transfer lettering, on canvas made in 1982. The work is now in Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Since his death Bacon’s reputation and market value have grown steadily, and his work is among the most acclaimed, expensive and sought-after. This work was sold in the same Christies Auction as another from the series “The Left Hand panel” which was dedicated to John Edwards. 

Condition: The full sheet, pale time staining, occasional minor abrasions in the margins, otherwise in good condition, framed

Provenance: John Edwards (1949 - 2003) - see biographical note above ; Private Collection, London ; 21/3/2019 Christies, London - Lot 50 ; Spanish Art Dealer