As of 2022, "3 Works: Studies Of Lucien Freud" was the most expensive work of art by Francis Bacon sold at auction to date. The triptych, sold by auction house Christie's in November 2013, fetched more than 89 million British pounds. Meanwhile, "Triptych Inspired By The Oresteia Of Aeschylus, the second most valuable Francis Bacon auction sale, was sold for nearly 69 million British pounds.
Most expensive works of art by Francis Bacon sold at auction worldwide as of 2022 (in million GBP)
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