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Click here to subscribeBACON (Francis) Francisci Baconi Baronis de Verulamio... Opera Omnia, 4 vols., 1730, small folio, edited by John Blackbourne, half title to vol. one, list of subscribers, engraved frontis to each vol., recent full speckled calf; presumed ex 'Kelso Library' as written in ink to each title head
Aurelius Antoninus (Marcus) The Thoughts of the Emperor..., translated by George Long, tipped-in colour plates by William Russell Flint, contemporary crushed brown morocco, gilt border and square panel with corner decoration, title blind-stamped in gilt, spine in compartments, lightly faded, g.e., inner dentelles with repeating gilt borders, 1909 § Bacon (Francis) The Essays..., contemporary teal morocco, dotted and lines panels with decorative corner-pieces, the inner-most with red circular onlays, spine gilt in compartments, inner gilt dentelles, green silk endpapers, faded, 1907, 8vo & 4to (2)
λ ROBERT MACBRYDE (SCOTTISH 1913-1966) STILL LIFE WITH GREEN PEPPER AND WATERMELON Oil on board Signed (lower left) 74 x 49cm (29 x 19¼ in.)Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 1 March 2007, lot 292, where purchased by Robert Kime The study of three dogs on the reverse is by another hand, possibly Robert Colquhoun. Robert MacBryde (5 December 1913 - 6 May 1966) was a Scottish still-life and figure painter and a theatre set designer.MacBryde studied at the Glasgow School of Art from 1932 to 1937. Whilst there, he met Robert Colquhoun, with whom he established a lifelong romantic relationship and professional collaboration (Lot 646 exemplifies this connection). The pair would eventually become known as "the two Roberts". MacBryde studied and travelled throughout France and Italy but returned to London in 1939. Their large circle of friends included many of the well know artists of and writers of the day such as Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Fred Urquhart, and Dylan Thomas - and were renowned for their parties at their studio in Bedford Gardens.MacBryde was influenced by Graham Sutherland and John Piper, becoming a well-known painter of the Modernist school of art, known for his brightly coloured Cubist studies. In collaboration with Colquhoun, he created several set designs during and after the Second World War. Colquhoun died suddenly in London in 1962. Soon afterwards MacBryde moved to Ireland, but died in Dublin in 1966. Condition Report: Unexamined out of glazed frame. Appears to be in good original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Ernst-Ludwig-Presse - - Francis Bacon. Weisheit der Alten. Darmstadt, Gesellschaft Hessicher Bücherfreunde, 1926. 87 S., 2 Bll. 4°. Roter Maqoquineinband mit goldgepr. RTitel, goldgepr. und tls. intarsierter geometrischer Vignette auf VDeckel, goldgepr. Fileten auf HDeckel, Innen- und Stehkantenvergoldung sowie Kopfgoldschnitt in gefüttertem HMaroquinschuber. Sturz 65. - Eines von 500 nummerierten Exemplaren. - 9. Jahresgabe der Gesellschaft Hessischer Bucherfreunde. - Schönes breitrandiges, tls. unbeschnittenes Exemplar auf handgeschöpften Bütten. Innen nur vereinzelt minimal stockfleckig. Red morocco binding with gilt spine title, gilt and partly inlaid geometric vignette on front cover, gilt fillets on back cover, gilt edges at head in lined morocco slipcase. - 1 of 500 numbered copies. - Fine copy with wide margins, partly untrimmed, on handmade paper. Inside only sporadically and minimally foxed.
Photographie - - Francis Bacon. Sammlung von 46 Original-Photographien mit Abbildungen von Werken des Künstlers. London, Malborough Fine Art, um 1971. Silbergelatine-Abzüge. Maße überwiegend 24,5 x 18 cm. Photographische Dokumentation wahrscheinlich in Vorbereitung des Katalogs zur Ausstellung Bacons, welche 1972 erst im Pariser Grand Palais und anschließend in der Düsseldorfer Kunsthalle stattfand. Verso je mit montiertem Etikett von Malborough Fine Art. Dort mit maschinenschriftlichen Angaben zu Titel, Technik, Jahr, Maßen, Provenienz (Privatsammlungen, Besitz des Künstlers, Institutionen) und Katalognummer. - Vereinzelt mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren. Insgesamt sehr gut erhalten. Interessante Dokumentation zum Werk des Künstlers. Collection of 46 original photographs depicting works by the artist. London, Malborough Fine Art, circa 1971. Silver gelatin prints. - Photographic documentation probably in preparation for the catalogue of Bacon's exhibition, which took place first at the Grand Palais in Paris and then at the Kunsthalle in Düsseldorf in 1972. Each with mounted label of Malborough Fine Art on verso. There with typewritten information on title, technique, year, dimensions, provenance (private collections, possession of the artist, institutions) and catalogue number. - Occasionally with slight traces of use. Overall in very good condition. Interesting documentation of the artist's work.
Bacon (Francis, Irish-British painter, 1909-1992) Autograph Letter signed, 2pp. 4to, 7 Reece Mews, London, SW7, 1st January, 1973, "I do not think my painting is expressionist and I do not like expressionism... I believe now that portrait painting is one of the most exciting aspects", with autograph envelope, folds⁂ An excellent and illuminating letter from Bacon in which he expresses his long-held distaste for expressionism before discussing how he approaches painting, his use of instinct and how he attempts to remake appearance "as far from illustration as possible". Francis Bacon letters are rare at auction, especially those in which he is so open about his attitude towards his craft.
Bacon (Francis). Bacon's Essays and Colours of Good and Evil with notes and glossarial index by W. Aldis Wright M. A., London: Macmillan and Co, 1865, vignette title, near-contemporary neat gift inscription to front blank, all edges gilt, 20th-century straight-grained red full morocco gilt, 8vo, together with:Smith (William Henry). Bacon and Shakespeare. An inquiry touching players, playhouses, and play-writers in the days of Elizabeth, London: John Russell Smith, 1857, red morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey to front pastedown, top edge gilt, 20th-century straight-grained Cambridge panelled full red morocco gilt, 8vo QTY: (2)
* Bacon (Francis, 1561-1626). Lord Verulam, English philosopher and statesman. Grant to Sir Francis Bacon from his mother, Lady Ann Bacon, of the farm in Arneways in the parish of Barking, Essex, 10 December 1595, vellum document, calligraphic initial letter, signed by Lady Ann Bacon with wax seal appended, 190 x 400 mm, folded and displayed with centre portion of the document, signature and seal showing in a plush-lined red straight-grained morocco book box, burgundy morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey to inner lid, slightly rubbed, folio (32 x 21.5 cm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Maggs Bros., Catalogue 737, 1944, item 841. The entry notes: ‘Some writers state that Francis Bacon was the son of Queen Elizabeth, but this document rather disproves this fact.’ W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey (bookplate). Under the will of her father, Sir Anthony Cooke, of Romford, Essex, Lady Ann Bacon undoubtedly received property in Essex of which the farm of Arneways was a part. This property being in her own right, she was free to dispose of it to her sons as she wished. ‘I Ladie Anne Bacon widow, late wife to Sir Nicholas Bacon Kinght, Late I Ladie Anne Bacon widow, late wife to Sir Nicholas Bacon Knight, late Lord Keeper of the Greate Seale of England, deceased, doe sende greetinge in or Lord God evr. lastinge. Knowe ye that I the said Ladie Anne Bacon for and in consideration of the naturall and mothclie love favour and affection which I beare unto and towardes my dear and lovinge sonne Francis Bacon of Graves Inne in the Countie of Mid. Esquier, have given granted surrendred and yealded upp, And by theise pntes. doe clearlie and absolutlie give grante surrender release and yeald upp unto the said Francis Bacon and his heirs for evr. all the estate right title interest condicon and demande whatsoevr. which I the said Ladie Anne Bacon now have or at anie time or times hereafter shall or maye, and in or to all that Tente or farme called Arncwayes and the orchard gardinge three pightells with thappurtenances lyeing and beinge in the Pish. of Barkinge in the Countie of Essex in a ccrtaine place there called Padnall Corner containinge in all seaven acres and a halfe more or less and one meadowe called Browfeild meadow contayninge by istemacon thre acres with theire appurtinances in the said Pish. of Barkinge.’ Etc.
[Bacon, Francis, Viscount St Albans]. A Declaration of the Practises & Treasons attempted and committed by Robert late Earle of Essex and his Complices, against her Maiestie and her Kingdoms, and of the proceedings as well at the Arraignments & Conuictions of the said late Earle, and his adherents, as after: Together with the very Confessions and other parts of the Euidences themselues, word for word taken out of the Originals, Imprinted at London by Robert Barker, Printer to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie, 1601, [128] pp., first leaf blank except for signature mark 'A.j.' and with signature I. Hayes 1780 at head, woodcut device to title and woodcut royal armorial to verso, name of author written in brown ink to upper margin of title recto in an early hand, woodcut royal armorial to verso of G2 and K3, few decorative head and tailpieces, occasional minor damp stains to few leaves, burgundy morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey to front pastedown, modern red morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, small 4to (176 x 126 mm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey (bookplate).Pforzheimer 26; STC 1133; Gibson, R.W. Bacon, 63.This is the contemporary official account of the treasonable conspiracy of Robert Devereux, second Earl of Essex (1565-1601), against Queen Elizabeth and her advisers, for which he was tried on 19 February and executed on 25 February 1601. It was drawn up by Sir Francis Bacon, who had with others investigated the charges against Essex. In 1604, probably because of criticism of his conduct towards Essex, he wrote and had printed Sir Francis Bacon his apologie in certain imputations concerning the late Earle of Essex in which he attempted his own justification, without complete success.
[Bacon, Francis, Viscount St Albans]. A Declaration of the Practises & Treasons attempted and committed by Robert late Earle of Essex and his Complices, against her Maiestie and her Kingdoms, and of the proceedings as well at the Arraignments & Conuictions of the said late Earle, and his adherents, as after: Together with the very Confessions and other parts of the Euidences themselues, word for word taken out of the Originals, Imprinted at London by Robert Barker, Printer to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie, 1601, [126] pp., lacking initial blank leaf (A1), woodcut device to title and woodcut royal armorial to verso, woodcut royal armorial to verso of G2 and K3, few decorative head and tailpieces, occasional light dust-soiling mostly to first and last few leaves, minor damp stains mostly to margins of final 4 leaves, green morocco bookplate of the Terry family with motto 'Ex cruce deo' and burgundy morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, of Beeleigh Abbey to upper pastedown, late 19th-century navy blue half morocco, extremities slightly rubbed, small 4to, together with:[Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of]. A briefe and compendious Narrative of the renowned Robert, Earle of Essex, his Pedegree, and his valiant acts, performed when he was Generall of the Parliaments Army. With a summary chronicle of his life: and in what manner his buriall is appointed to be solemnized. Published according to order, London: Printed by Jane Coe, 1646, [2], 14 pp., lower margin of title with early signature G. S. Wigil(?), woodcut portrait to verso of title, all edges gilt, burgundy morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey to upper pastedown, late 19th-century red morocco by Leighton, centre of each board with gilt armorial bearing the motto 'Loyal je suis', slim 4to,Vines (Richard). The Hearse of the Renowned, the Right Honourable Robert Earle of Essex and Ewe, Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers of Chartley, Bourchier and Lovaine, sometime Captaine Lord Generall of the Armies raised for the defence of King and Parliament. As it was represented in a sermon, preached in the Abbey Church at Westminster, at the magnificent solemnity of his Funerall, Octob. 22, 1646 ... Published by order of the House of Peeres, London: Printed by T.R. and E.M. for Abel Roper, 1646, [6], 38 pp., engraved portrait frontispiece, lacking initial blank (A1), each leaf interleaved, some dust-soiling, bookplate of Henry Cunliffe Armiger and burgundy morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey to upper pastedown, late 19th-century red half morocco, slim 8vo,Braddon (Laurence). Essex’s Innocency and Honour Vindicated: or, Murther, Subornation, Perjury, and Oppression, justly charg’d on the Murtherers of that noble lord and true patriot, Arthur (late) Earl of Essex. As proved before the Right Honourable (late) Committee of Lords, or ready to be deposed. In a letter to a friend..., [London: printed for the author;] and sold by most booksellers, 1690, [8], 62 pp., final blank lacking, title partially excised, remargined and lined to verso, H3-I2 repaired to upper outer corner, final leaf I3 repaired at head, dust-soiling and some damp staining, burgundy morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey to upper pastedown, 20th-century brown half morocco, spine rubbed, slim 8vo,Jones (Henry). The Earl of Essex. A Tragedy. As it is acted at the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, London: R. Dodsley, 1753, vi, [2], 61, [3] pp., page 60 misnumbered 56, some light toning and dust-soiling, burgundy morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey to upper pastedown, top edge gilt, 20th-century maroon half morocco, slim 8voQTY: (5)NOTE:Provenance (all volumes): W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey (bookplates).1. Pforzheimer 26; STC 1133; Gibson, R.W. Bacon, 63.This is the contemporary official account of the treasonable conspiracy of Robert Devereux, second Earl of Essex (1565-1601), against Queen Elizabeth and her advisers, for which he was tried on 19 February and executed on 25 February 1601. It was drawn up by Sir Francis Bacon, who had with others investigated the charges against Essex. In 1604, probably because of criticism of his conduct towards Essex, he wrote and had printed Sir Francis Bacon his apologie in certain imputations concerning the late Earle of Essex in which he attempted his own justification, without complete success.2. ESTC R201158; Wing B4525.3. ESTC R39739; Thomason, E.359[1]; Wing V554A.4. ESTC R19636; Wing B4101.5. ESTC T100668.
[Devereux, Robert, second Earl of Essex, 1566-1601]. Manuscript volume containing a variety of copies of earlier documents by and about the Earl of Essex, circa 1620-30, including contemporary reports of parliamentary affairs, 'The Earle of Essex, his appearance… at the Lord Keepers House, 1600 (16pp.), 'The Arraignments of ye Earle of Essex and Southampton in Westminster Hall ye 19th day of February 1600' (22pp.), Advise to his Sonne' (17 pp.), ‘A description of the arraignment of the Duke of Norff.’ (10pp.), a poem beginning 'All that have eyes now wake and weepe’, copies of personal letters from Sir Charles Cornwallis, etc., a total of 139 pages written in more than one neat hand, the pieces with varying numbers of blanks between pieces and sections, a total of 225 blank pages, the hands all legible except 15 pages in thicker ink with loss of legibility due to bleeding and smudging, armorial bookplate of the Wodehouse family (‘frappe forte’) to front pastedown with old ink inscription ‘Wodehouse, Kimberley, 1838’ written on the bookplate, burgundy morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey to front flyleaf recto and two quotations from the cleric Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667) to verso in an 18th-century hand, 19th-century calf with gilt-titled spine, original calf covers relaid with gilt-tooled lozenge design to centre of both covers, rubbed, small 4to (195 x 137 mm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Wodehouse family, earls of Kimberley (bookplate); W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey (bookplate).A very rare collection of pieces, in particular a highly important series of documents recording the offences of Essex which led to his arraignment and the culmination of his close relationship with the queen culminating in her signing his death warrant. After his return from Ireland in 1599 Essex was brought before a specially constituted court which preferred three specific charges against him. All material relating to his arrest and trial is of special interest on account of the paucity of the material available.‘No full report of these proceedings is extant. Bacon drew up an apparently complete account, but only a fragment dealing with the first charge (the journey into Munster) survives. The rest has to be gathered chiefly from Fynes Morison's ‘History of Ireland' and paroled accounts of Essex's Irish action published officially after his death. The gist of the accusations lay in the negotiations with Tyrone, and no authentic record of these is accessible’ (ODNB). The accounts as given in the present manuscript volume include speeches by Essex and by Bacon and references to Tyrone.Although most of the volume appears to have been written in the 1620s several of the pieces appear to be copies originally penned at an earlier date. Bacon, for instance, is never 'Lord Verulam’ but always 'Mr. Bacon’. Francis Bacon was created Baron Verulam of Verulam in 1618.Towards the end of the volume the collection includes several letters from the English courtier and diplomat Charles Cornwallis (died 1629) which are personal, one, presumably to his first wife, Elizabeth, ending ‘Faythfull and affectionate husbande’ (22 July 1614). This letter would have been written one month after he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. Cornwallis had been suspected of fanning the parliamentary opposition to the king. John Hoskins, who had made himself conspicuous in the House of Commons of England by his denunciation of Scots and Scottish institutions, declared when arrested that he was Cornwallis's agent. Cornwallis disclaimed all knowledge of Hoskins, but admitted that he had procured the election of another member of parliament, and had supplied him with notes for a speech against recusants and Scotchmen. The privy council placed Cornwallis under arrest in June 1614, and he was imprisoned in the Tower of London for a year, with Hoskins and Leonel Sharp.The untitled poem is a known epitaph (or perhaps two) on King James, and so originally written after his death in 1625. The poem is now ascribed to George Morley (1598-1684): [An Epitaph upon King James], beginning ‘All that have eyes now wake and weep’, 22 lines; and another of 10 lines, running on with no separate heading, beginning ‘For two and twenty yeares, long care’. They were published consecutively as two separate pieces with minor text variations in William Camden's Remaines (London, 1637), pp. 398-99. The Catalogue of English Literary Manuscripts 1450-1700 online refers to it as 22 lines and notes: ‘Attributed to Edward Fairfax in The Fairfax Correspondence, ed. George Johnson (1848), … [but] The poem is generally ascribed to George Morley’. All 32 lines are published as one piece and attributed to Edward Fairfax in William Grainge, Daemonologia: A Discourse on Witchcraft… (Harrogate, 1882), pp. 18-19.
Sparke (Michael). The Narrative History of King James, for the first fourteen years. In four Parts. I. The State of England at His Majesties entrance, and relation it had to other parts: the lascivious courses at court; with the Lord of Northampton's coming to honour: the division betwixt the Hollander and English, betwixt the Scot and English, betwixt the English and Irish: also the rising of Somerset..., II. The Proceedings touching the divorce betwixt the Lady Frances Howard and Robert Earl of Essex ... Also, the arraignment of Sir Jer. Elvis Lieutenant of the Tower, Sir Thomas Monson Knight, Anne Turner, ... touching the murthering and poysoning of Sir Thomas Overbury..., III. A Declaration of His Majesties revenue with assignations and defalcations upon the same, and of all monies brought into His Majesties coffers from time to time..., IV. The Commissions and Warrants for the Burning of two Hereticks, both holding part of the same our Ranters do, being old heresies, newly revived..., 1st edition, London: Printed for Michael Sparke, 1651, additional engraved allegorical title with preceding letterpress explanatory leaf ('The Emblematical Title explained'), folding engraved portrait of Robert Earl of Somerset and Lady Frances Howard, engraved portrait of Sir Thomas Overbury, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with 11 additional 17th-century portraits and a map of London, without blank V4 (as often), all edges gilt, burgundy morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey to front pastedown, and printed description of this copy from an auction or bookseller's catalogue tipped onto front endpaper (dated 28/3/44), attractive early 20th-century gilt-decorated red full morocco, minimal marks to extremities, small 4toQTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey (bookplate).Wing S4818.Fine copy. The extra engraved illustrations are: portrait of King James by Vaughan, folding engraved map of Londinum by Johann Christopher Beer of 1690, based on the earlier map by Rutger Hermannides, published in Das Den-Geharnische Gross-Britannien in 1661 (Howgego, Printed Maps of London, 38), oval coat-of-arms of James I (in reverse), oval portrait of Prince Henry and his parents, oval portrait of Prince Henry on horseback, portrait of Sir William Wade, folding portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh by Simon Pass, portrait of Theodore Beza, portrait of Francis Bacon by Crispin de Pass, portrait of Jacobus VI, and double portrait of Frederick and Elizabeth of Bohemia.
Bacon (Francis). The Works, 14 volumes, London: Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer, 1862-89, half-titles, frontispieces to some volumes, all edges gilt, red morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey to front pastedown, 20th-century full red crushed morocco gilt by Henry Sotheran, rubbed and lightly marked, 8voQTY: (14)NOTE:Provenance: W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey (bookplate).
Bacon (Francis). Certaine Miscellany Works of the Right Honourable, Francis Lo. Verulam, Viscount S. Alban. Published by William Rawley, Doctor of Divinity, one of his Maiesties Chaplaines, 4 parts in one volume, London: Printed by I. Haviland for Humphrey Robinson, dwelling at the signe of the three Pigeons in Pauls Church-yard, 1629, without (as often) blank A1, general title with printer's ornament within double-ruled border, title to each part within double-ruled outer border with woodcut flaming heart device, metalcut headpieces, decorative woodcut initials, light browning to first few leaves, with discreet archival repairs to upper margins (generally in very good condition), inner gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers, red morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey to front pastedown, all edges gilt, late 19th or early 20th-century antique-style gilt-ruled speckled full calf, black morocco spine label, lightly rubbed to extremities, 4to (185 x 135 mm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: From the library of Sir Hugh Walpole (bookseller's pencil note to verso of front endpaper, dated July 1945); Christie's, The Second Portion of the Famous Library of the late Sir Hugh Walpole, C.B.E., 2 July 1945, lot 62, bought by Foyle (£19): W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey (bookplate).STC 1124; ESTC S100333; Gibson 191.First edition, and the first appearance in print of three of the four tracts included in the volume. The preface states that 'a corrupt and surreptitious Edition, of that Discourse of his, Touching a Warre with Spaine, lately set forth' compelled Rawley, Bacon's chaplain and literary executor, to publish a corrected version of that work, along with An Advertisement Touching an Holy Warre. Written in the yeare 1622; An Offer to Our Late Soveraigne James, of a digest to be made of the Lawes of England; and The History of the Reigne of King Henry the Eighth.
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter known for his bold, figurative, and emotionally charged artworks. He is considered one of the most significant painters of the 20th century and a leading figure of the post-war art movement. Bacon was born in Dublin, Ireland, and spent much of his life in London. His early artistic pursuits were influenced by Surrealism, but he developed a distinct style characterized by distorted, often grotesque, and raw representations of the human figure. Bacon's paintings often depicted isolated and anguished figures, exploring themes of existentialism, the human condition, and the fragility of the body. He sought to capture the essence of human emotion and the complexities of human existence. His works are notable for their visceral and unsettling qualities, often reflecting pain, violence, and psychological turmoil. One of Bacon's most famous series is his Screaming Popes, which drew inspiration from Diego Velázquez's portrait of Pope Innocent X. Bacon reimagined the figure with contorted features and expressive brushwork, infusing it with a sense of torment and existential anguish. Bacon's technique involved using bold brushstrokes, thick layers of paint, and a distinctive color palette that emphasized harsh contrasts and vibrant tones. His compositions often had a sense of confinement or claustrophobia, with figures trapped within undefined or abstracted spaces. During his career, Bacon received numerous accolades and had major retrospectives at prestigious institutions, including the Tate Britain in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His contributions to the art world were widely recognized, and he became known as one of the most influential painters of his time. Francis Bacon's artistic legacy continues to have a profound impact on contemporary art. His raw and emotionally charged paintings continue to provoke and engage viewers, challenging conventional notions of representation and inviting contemplation on the human condition. Measures 7 x 9.23 Printed Circa 1960's> Verso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
"Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter known for his bold, figurative, and emotionally charged artworks. He is considered one of the most significant painters of the 20th century and a leading figure of the post-war art movement. Bacon was born in Dublin, Ireland, and spent much of his life in London. His early artistic pursuits were influenced by Surrealism, but he developed a distinct style characterized by distorted, often grotesque, and raw representations of the human figure. Bacon's paintings often depicted isolated and anguished figures, exploring themes of existentialism, the human condition, and the fragility of the body. He sought to capture the essence of human emotion and the complexities of human existence. His works are notable for their visceral and unsettling qualities, often reflecting pain, violence, and psychological turmoil. One of Bacon's most famous series is his Screaming Popes, which drew inspiration from Diego Velázquez's portrait of Pope Innocent X. Bacon reimagined the figure with contorted features and expressive brushwork, infusing it with a sense of torment and existential anguish. Bacon's technique involved using bold brushstrokes, thick layers of paint, and a distinctive color palette that emphasized harsh contrasts and vibrant tones. His compositions often had a sense of confinement or claustrophobia, with figures trapped within undefined or abstracted spaces. During his career, Bacon received numerous accolades and had major retrospectives at prestigious institutions, including the Tate Britain in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His contributions to the art world were widely recognized, and he became known as one of the most influential painters of his time. Francis Bacon's artistic legacy continues to have a profound impact on contemporary art. His raw and emotionally charged paintings continue to provoke and engage viewers, challenging conventional notions of representation and inviting contemplation on the human condition. Measures 7.52 x 10.27 Printed Circa 1960's> Verso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper."
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter known for his bold, figurative, and emotionally charged artworks. He is considered one of the most significant painters of the 20th century and a leading figure of the post-war art movement. Bacon was born in Dublin, Ireland, and spent much of his life in London. His early artistic pursuits were influenced by Surrealism, but he developed a distinct style characterized by distorted, often grotesque, and raw representations of the human figure. Bacon's paintings often depicted isolated and anguished figures, exploring themes of existentialism, the human condition, and the fragility of the body. He sought to capture the essence of human emotion and the complexities of human existence. His works are notable for their visceral and unsettling qualities, often reflecting pain, violence, and psychological turmoil. One of Bacon's most famous series is his Screaming Popes, which drew inspiration from Diego Velázquez's portrait of Pope Innocent X. Bacon reimagined the figure with contorted features and expressive brushwork, infusing it with a sense of torment and existential anguish. Bacon's technique involved using bold brushstrokes, thick layers of paint, and a distinctive color palette that emphasized harsh contrasts and vibrant tones. His compositions often had a sense of confinement or claustrophobia, with figures trapped within undefined or abstracted spaces. During his career, Bacon received numerous accolades and had major retrospectives at prestigious institutions, including the Tate Britain in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His contributions to the art world were widely recognized, and he became known as one of the most influential painters of his time. Francis Bacon's artistic legacy continues to have a profound impact on contemporary art. His raw and emotionally charged paintings continue to provoke and engage viewers, challenging conventional notions of representation and inviting contemplation on the human condition. Measures 7.76 x 10.26 Printed Circa 1960's> Verso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper."""
"Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter known for his bold, figurative, and emotionally charged artworks. He is considered one of the most significant painters of the 20th century and a leading figure of the post-war art movement. Bacon was born in Dublin, Ireland, and spent much of his life in London. His early artistic pursuits were influenced by Surrealism, but he developed a distinct style characterized by distorted, often grotesque, and raw representations of the human figure. Bacon's paintings often depicted isolated and anguished figures, exploring themes of existentialism, the human condition, and the fragility of the body. He sought to capture the essence of human emotion and the complexities of human existence. His works are notable for their visceral and unsettling qualities, often reflecting pain, violence, and psychological turmoil. One of Bacon's most famous series is his Screaming Popes, which drew inspiration from Diego Velázquez's portrait of Pope Innocent X. Bacon reimagined the figure with contorted features and expressive brushwork, infusing it with a sense of torment and existential anguish. Bacon's technique involved using bold brushstrokes, thick layers of paint, and a distinctive color palette that emphasized harsh contrasts and vibrant tones. His compositions often had a sense of confinement or claustrophobia, with figures trapped within undefined or abstracted spaces. During his career, Bacon received numerous accolades and had major retrospectives at prestigious institutions, including the Tate Britain in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His contributions to the art world were widely recognized, and he became known as one of the most influential painters of his time. Francis Bacon's artistic legacy continues to have a profound impact on contemporary art. His raw and emotionally charged paintings continue to provoke and engage viewers, challenging conventional notions of representation and inviting contemplation on the human condition. Measures 7.76 x 10.26 Printed Circa 1960's> Verso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
Bacon, Francis The Works London: for J. Rivington and Sons [and others], 1778. 5 volumes, 4to, contemporary diced russia, rebacked, engraved portrait frontispieces to volumes 1-4, title-pages printed in and black with engraved vignettes, 2 folding letterpress tables, bookplates of the barons Belper, variable light browning [ESTC T88307]
Bacon (Francis), The Works of Francis Bacon, London: Longmans & Co, 1889, 8vo, 7 volumes, gilt tooled green calf, top edge gilt CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
A collection of Folio Society books, all in their original slipcases, primarily relating to medieval and early modern history, titles including: The Essays of Francis Bacon; At The Court of The Borgia, by Johann Burchard, translated by Geoffrey Parker; The Story of the Middle Ages boxset, 5 vols; Medieval People, by Eileen Power; The Lives of the English Poets, by Samuel Johnson; and others, one box.
"Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter known for his bold, figurative, and emotionally charged artworks. He is considered one of the most significant painters of the 20th century and a leading figure of the post-war art movement. Bacon was born in Dublin, Ireland, and spent much of his life in London. His early artistic pursuits were influenced by Surrealism, but he developed a distinct style characterized by distorted, often grotesque, and raw representations of the human figure. Bacon's paintings often depicted isolated and anguished figures, exploring themes of existentialism, the human condition, and the fragility of the body. He sought to capture the essence of human emotion and the complexities of human existence. His works are notable for their visceral and unsettling qualities, often reflecting pain, violence, and psychological turmoil. One of Bacon's most famous series is his """"""""Screaming Popes,"""""""" which drew inspiration from Diego Velázquez's portrait of Pope Innocent X. Bacon reimagined the figure with contorted features and expressive brushwork, infusing it with a sense of torment and existential anguish. Bacon's technique involved using bold brushstrokes, thick layers of paint, and a distinctive color palette that emphasized harsh contrasts and vibrant tones. His compositions often had a sense of confinement or claustrophobia, with figures trapped within undefined or abstracted spaces. During his career, Bacon received numerous accolades and had major retrospectives at prestigious institutions, including the Tate Britain in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His contributions to the art world were widely recognized, and he became known as one of the most influential painters of his time. Francis Bacon's artistic legacy continues to have a profound impact on contemporary art. His raw and emotionally charged paintings continue to provoke and engage viewers, challenging conventional notions of representation and inviting contemplation on the human condition. Measures 7.02 x 9.23 Printed Circa 1960's> Verso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter known for his bold, figurative, and emotionally charged artworks. He is considered one of the most significant painters of the 20th century and a leading figure of the post-war art movement. Bacon was born in Dublin, Ireland, and spent much of his life in London. His early artistic pursuits were influenced by Surrealism, but he developed a distinct style characterized by distorted, often grotesque, and raw representations of the human figure. Bacon's paintings often depicted isolated and anguished figures, exploring themes of existentialism, the human condition, and the fragility of the body. He sought to capture the essence of human emotion and the complexities of human existence. His works are notable for their visceral and unsettling qualities, often reflecting pain, violence, and psychological turmoil. One of Bacon's most famous series is his """"Screaming Popes,"""" which drew inspiration from Diego Velázquez's portrait of Pope Innocent X. Bacon reimagined the figure with contorted features and expressive brushwork, infusing it with a sense of torment and existential anguish. Bacon's technique involved using bold brushstrokes, thick layers of paint, and a distinctive color palette that emphasized harsh contrasts and vibrant tones. His compositions often had a sense of confinement or claustrophobia, with figures trapped within undefined or abstracted spaces. During his career, Bacon received numerous accolades and had major retrospectives at prestigious institutions, including the Tate Britain in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His contributions to the art world were widely recognized, and he became known as one of the most influential painters of his time. Francis Bacon's artistic legacy continues to have a profound impact on contemporary art. His raw and emotionally charged paintings continue to provoke and engage viewers, challenging conventional notions of representation and inviting contemplation on the human condition. Measures 7.27 x 10.27 Printed Circa 1960's> Verso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper."""
"Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter known for his bold, figurative, and emotionally charged artworks. He is considered one of the most significant painters of the 20th century and a leading figure of the post-war art movement. Bacon was born in Dublin, Ireland, and spent much of his life in London. His early artistic pursuits were influenced by Surrealism, but he developed a distinct style characterized by distorted, often grotesque, and raw representations of the human figure. Bacon's paintings often depicted isolated and anguished figures, exploring themes of existentialism, the human condition, and the fragility of the body. He sought to capture the essence of human emotion and the complexities of human existence. His works are notable for their visceral and unsettling qualities, often reflecting pain, violence, and psychological turmoil. One of Bacon's most famous series is his ""Screaming Popes,"" which drew inspiration from Diego Velázquez's portrait of Pope Innocent X. Bacon reimagined the figure with contorted features and expressive brushwork, infusing it with a sense of torment and existential anguish. Bacon's technique involved using bold brushstrokes, thick layers of paint, and a distinctive color palette that emphasized harsh contrasts and vibrant tones. His compositions often had a sense of confinement or claustrophobia, with figures trapped within undefined or abstracted spaces. During his career, Bacon received numerous accolades and had major retrospectives at prestigious institutions, including the Tate Britain in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His contributions to the art world were widely recognized, and he became known as one of the most influential painters of his time. Francis Bacon's artistic legacy continues to have a profound impact on contemporary art. His raw and emotionally charged paintings continue to provoke and engage viewers, challenging conventional notions of representation and inviting contemplation on the human condition. Measures 7.25 x 9.23 Printed Circa 1960's> Verso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper."
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter known for his bold, figurative, and emotionally charged artworks. He is considered one of the most significant painters of the 20th century and a leading figure of the post-war art movement. Bacon was born in Dublin, Ireland, and spent much of his life in London. His early artistic pursuits were influenced by Surrealism, but he developed a distinct style characterized by distorted, often grotesque, and raw representations of the human figure. Bacon's paintings often depicted isolated and anguished figures, exploring themes of existentialism, the human condition, and the fragility of the body. He sought to capture the essence of human emotion and the complexities of human existence. His works are notable for their visceral and unsettling qualities, often reflecting pain, violence, and psychological turmoil. One of Bacon's most famous series is his "Screaming Popes," which drew inspiration from Diego Velázquez's portrait of Pope Innocent X. Bacon reimagined the figure with contorted features and expressive brushwork, infusing it with a sense of torment and existential anguish. Bacon's technique involved using bold brushstrokes, thick layers of paint, and a distinctive color palette that emphasized harsh contrasts and vibrant tones. His compositions often had a sense of confinement or claustrophobia, with figures trapped within undefined or abstracted spaces. During his career, Bacon received numerous accolades and had major retrospectives at prestigious institutions, including the Tate Britain in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His contributions to the art world were widely recognized, and he became known as one of the most influential painters of his time. Francis Bacon's artistic legacy continues to have a profound impact on contemporary art. His raw and emotionally charged paintings continue to provoke and engage viewers, challenging conventional notions of representation and inviting contemplation on the human condition. Measures 7.77 x 13.26 Printed Circa 1960's> Verso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
Robert Colquhoun, British 1914-1962 - Head of Boy (or possibly 'Kitchen-Boy - Brescia'), c.1950; oil on canvas, signed upper left 'Colquhoun', 40.7 x 30.7 cm (unframed) (ARR) Provenance: with The Lefevre Gallery, London (partial label attached to the reverse); private collection, purchased directly from the Artist; private collection, gifted by the previous owner Exhibited: possibly The Lefevre Gallery, London, 'Recent Paintings by Robert Colquhoun', December 1950, cat. no.3 Literature: possibly Roger Bristow, 'The Last Bohemians, The Two Roberts Colquhoun and MacBryde', Sansom & Company, Bristol, 2010, p.368 Note: This extraordinary image demonstrates the power and tension at the heart of Robert Colquhoun's work, marking his importance alongside his contemporaries Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon in Post-War British painting. Drawing on his own personal experience and understanding of humanity, here Colquhoun has created an image that is at once statuesque and fragile, powerful yet vulnerable. Colquhoun would often focus on a pair or a single figure with a prop, but here the figure is alone and cropped so only the head is in focus. Other similar works are 'Head, study for Three Figures in a Farm Yard, 1953' (private collection), 'Weeping Woman, 1948' (The Dick Institute) and 'Head Study, 1953' (The Fleming Collection). This creates an increased intensity, even further focused in this work by how the artist has depicted his sitter staring directly into the eye of the viewing. The level of the two eyes distorted, it is easy to read his own experience as a queer man living in an oppressive society in this defiant look. The work is in many ways comparable to contemporaneous works such as Freud's 'Man's Head (Self Portrait III), 1963' (National Portrait Gallery, London) and Bacon's 'Head of Man, 1960' (Sainsbury Centre for Visual Art) and 'Study for Portrait II (after the Life Mask of William Blake), 1955' (Tate) in its visual contradictions; the carefully composed form giving way way to a fiery and manipulated interior. However, whereas Bacon would utilise imagery derived from photographic and found material, for Colquhoun the focus is entirely the figure from his memory. Colquhoun would return more prominently to singular isolated figures in his final series of monotypes that were exhibited posthumously at the Museum Street Galleries in 1962. A number of these works are now in the British Museum. The artist's painterly style was also strongly influenced by his friend and neighbour in Soho during the 1940s, Polish artist Jankel Adler. Adler had travelled to Glasgow, where Colquhoun studied, as a refugee during the war and became a central figure of European modernism in Britain. In London, Colquhoun would develop from Adler a post-Cubist approach to the human form, breaking down features to create a heightened sense of expression. He also learnt from Adler a highly textural approach to painting, seen here in the contrast between the flattened backdrop, the impasto-ed surface of the face and the slickly sensuous linear brushwork. A similar handling of form can be seen in 'Man with a Donkey Saddle, 1950' (Middlesburgh Institute of Modern Art). Colquhoun was a central figure in the artistic world of war-time London, alongside his life-partner Robert MacBryde and their friends John Craxton and John Minton. Colquhoun and MacBryde (or 'The Two Roberts' as they were called) shot to fame under the patronage of Peter Watson, with important exhibitions of their work held at The Lefevre Gallery, The Whitechapel Gallery and numerous international mixed exhibitions. Most recently their work was the subject of a major retrospective at The National Galleries of Scotland in 2014-15. During the 1950s Colquhoun and MacBryde worked in theatre design; the original owner of this work was a friend and important figure in British theatre, television and film. This work was most likely made around 1950, following Coluqhoun's trip to Italy with the poet George Barker, and was possibly featured in Colquhoun's exhibition with Lefevre Gallery that year. The Two Roberts were at this time living between their London studio and Lewes, at the invitation of the sister's Frances Byng-Stamper and Caroline Byng Lucas, who ran a gallery there and later established the Miller's Press, which would produce a number of the pair's prints. The artist's tragically short career and the scarcity of his work on the market marks this as a highly important work of the Post-War era. With thanks to Davy Brown, author of ‘Colquhoun’s Monotypes’ for his assistance in the cataloguing of this work.
British Painting: Including Portal Painters, A Study of British Idiosyncratic Artists'; 'Lowry: A Visionary Artist'; 'Howard Hodgkin'; 'David Hockney'; 'Francis Bacon'; 'Stanley Spencer' etc (21 Vols) (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
THE ESSAYS OR COUNSELS, CIVIL & MORAL, OF SIR FRANCIS BACON, 1673, T.N. for John Martyn, contemporary calf rebacked; reinforcement to inner hinges; early ownership signature of ‘Mary Sipess’ WITH [Daniel Defoe] The Collection of the Writings of the Author of the True Born Englishman, 1703 AND Samuel Johnson, A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland, A New Edition, 1785, Strahan and Cadell, bookplate of Robert Stewart, polished calf, worn (3) (Est. plus 20% premium)
Francis Bacon (1561-1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, and essayist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest figures of the Scientific Revolution and is known for his significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and science. Bacon's philosophical works emphasized the importance of empirical observation and experimentation. He advocated for a new method of acquiring knowledge, which he called the """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""scientific method."""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Bacon believed that scientific knowledge should be based on systematic observation of the natural world, followed by careful experimentation and analysis of the data gathered. His most influential works include """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Novum Organum"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" (1620), which presented his philosophy of science and the scientific method, and """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""The Advancement of Learning (1605), which discussed the importance of education and knowledge for societal progress. Bacon also held various political positions throughout his life. He served as the Lord Chancellor of England under King James I, but his political career ended in disgrace after being charged with corruption. Despite his fall from grace, Bacon's impact on the fields of philosophy and science endured, and his ideas played a crucial role in shaping the development of modern scientific inquiry and methodology. Measures 7.25 x 9.02 Printed circa 1980sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper. """""""
"Francis Bacon (1561-1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, and essayist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest figures of the Scientific Revolution and is known for his significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and science. Bacon's philosophical works emphasized the importance of empirical observation and experimentation. He advocated for a new method of acquiring knowledge, which he called the """"scientific method. Bacon believed that scientific knowledge should be based on systematic observation of the natural world, followed by careful experimentation and analysis of the data gathered. His most influential works include Novum Organum (1620), which presented his philosophy of science and the scientific method, and The Advancement of Learning"""" (1605), which discussed the importance of education and knowledge for societal progress. Bacon also held various political positions throughout his life. He served as the Lord Chancellor of England under King James I, but his political career ended in disgrace after being charged with corruption. Despite his fall from grace, Bacon's impact on the fields of philosophy and science endured, and his ideas played a crucial role in shaping the development of modern scientific inquiry and methodology. Measures 7 x 9.02 Printed circa 1980sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
A collection of reference books relating to Francis Bacon including Bacon Secret Closed, 1891, Cunningham (signed); Francis Bacon's Cryptic Rhymes, 1906, Bormann; Bacon Shakespeare & the Rosicrucians, 1888; Bacon and Shakespeare, 1857; Allen's Synonyms and Autonyms, 1920; Bacon Essays, 1946; Francis Bacon's Bi-Lateral Cipher, 1901; The Tragedy of Francis Bacon 1902; Bacon is Shakespeare, 1910; The Works of Shakespeare, 1896; Francis Bacon's Cipher, 1932, Far From the Madding Crowd, 1962, Hardy & Francis Bacon's Personal Life History, Alfred Dodd.
Großes Konvolut von 40 Ausstellungsplakaten versch. Künstler 2. H. 20. Jh.: Francis Bacon, Paul Wunderlich, Ionesco, Chillida, Tapies, Johne Cage, Castillo, Artschwager, Motherwell, Delgado, Borrell uvm., die meisten aus der Galeria Joan Prats in Barcelona aber auch Lelong Paris, Castelli NY u.a., Blattmaße bis 88 x 68 cm
Großes Konvolut von 40 Ausstellungsplakaten versch. Künstler 2. H. 20. Jh.: Francis Bacon, Sigmar Polke, Jim Dine, Hinterreiter, Karl Prantl, Beuys, Pechtstein, Rizzi, Lichtenstein, Motherwell, Chillida uvm., zahlreiche aus der Galeria Joan Prats in Barcelona aber auch Lelong Paris, Carl van der Voort, versch. Museen u.a., Blattmaße bis 88 x 59 cm
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter and one of the most significant and influential artists of the 20th century. He was born on October 28, 1909, in Dublin, Ireland. Bacon's artistic career spanned several decades, during which he developed a unique and powerful style characterized by raw and emotionally charged imagery. He is best known for his figurative paintings that depict distorted and often grotesque human figures, conveying a sense of psychological intensity and existential angst. Bacon's works were heavily influenced by various sources, including classical art, religious iconography, photography, and modernism. His paintings often featured isolated figures, often in distorted or contorted poses, set against ambiguous and abstract backgrounds. He employed bold brushwork and a vibrant color palette, creating a sense of tension and visceral impact.Throughout his career, Bacon explored themes such as the human condition, mortality, violence, and the human psyche. His works often reflected his own personal struggles, traumas, and relationships. Bacon's art confronted the viewer with the rawness and vulnerability of the human experience, pushing the boundaries of representation and challenging conventional notions of beauty and aesthetics. Bacon gained international recognition and critical acclaim during his lifetime. His work was exhibited extensively, and he received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Turner Prize in 1985. His paintings continue to be highly regarded and sought after, with his works fetching record-breaking prices at auctions. Francis Bacon passed away on April 28, 1992, in Madrid, Spain. His artistic legacy and his impact on contemporary art remain significant, with his work continuing to inspire and provoke contemplation on the human condition and the nature of art itself. Measures 7.02 x 9.02 Printed circa 1960sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter and one of the most significant and influential artists of the 20th century. He was born on October 28, 1909, in Dublin, Ireland. Bacon's artistic career spanned several decades, during which he developed a unique and powerful style characterized by raw and emotionally charged imagery. He is best known for his figurative paintings that depict distorted and often grotesque human figures, conveying a sense of psychological intensity and existential angst. Bacon's works were heavily influenced by various sources, including classical art, religious iconography, photography, and modernism. His paintings often featured isolated figures, often in distorted or contorted poses, set against ambiguous and abstract backgrounds. He employed bold brushwork and a vibrant color palette, creating a sense of tension and visceral impact.Throughout his career, Bacon explored themes such as the human condition, mortality, violence, and the human psyche. His works often reflected his own personal struggles, traumas, and relationships. Bacon's art confronted the viewer with the rawness and vulnerability of the human experience, pushing the boundaries of representation and challenging conventional notions of beauty and aesthetics. Bacon gained international recognition and critical acclaim during his lifetime. His work was exhibited extensively, and he received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Turner Prize in 1985. His paintings continue to be highly regarded and sought after, with his works fetching record-breaking prices at auctions. Francis Bacon passed away on April 28, 1992, in Madrid, Spain. His artistic legacy and his impact on contemporary art remain significant, with his work continuing to inspire and provoke contemplation on the human condition and the nature of art itself. Measures 7.5 x 9.02 Printed circa 1960sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter and one of the most significant and influential artists of the 20th century. He was born on October 28, 1909, in Dublin, Ireland. Bacon's artistic career spanned several decades, during which he developed a unique and powerful style characterized by raw and emotionally charged imagery. He is best known for his figurative paintings that depict distorted and often grotesque human figures, conveying a sense of psychological intensity and existential angst. Bacon's works were heavily influenced by various sources, including classical art, religious iconography, photography, and modernism. His paintings often featured isolated figures, often in distorted or contorted poses, set against ambiguous and abstract backgrounds. He employed bold brushwork and a vibrant color palette, creating a sense of tension and visceral impact.Throughout his career, Bacon explored themes such as the human condition, mortality, violence, and the human psyche. His works often reflected his own personal struggles, traumas, and relationships. Bacon's art confronted the viewer with the rawness and vulnerability of the human experience, pushing the boundaries of representation and challenging conventional notions of beauty and aesthetics. Bacon gained international recognition and critical acclaim during his lifetime. His work was exhibited extensively, and he received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Turner Prize in 1985. His paintings continue to be highly regarded and sought after, with his works fetching record-breaking prices at auctions. Francis Bacon passed away on April 28, 1992, in Madrid, Spain. His artistic legacy and his impact on contemporary art remain significant, with his work continuing to inspire and provoke contemplation on the human condition and the nature of art itself. Measures 8 x 9.02 Printed circa 1960sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter and one of the most significant and influential artists of the 20th century. He was born on October 28, 1909, in Dublin, Ireland. Bacon's artistic career spanned several decades, during which he developed a unique and powerful style characterized by raw and emotionally charged imagery. He is best known for his figurative paintings that depict distorted and often grotesque human figures, conveying a sense of psychological intensity and existential angst. Bacon's works were heavily influenced by various sources, including classical art, religious iconography, photography, and modernism. His paintings often featured isolated figures, often in distorted or contorted poses, set against ambiguous and abstract backgrounds. He employed bold brushwork and a vibrant color palette, creating a sense of tension and visceral impact.Throughout his career, Bacon explored themes such as the human condition, mortality, violence, and the human psyche. His works often reflected his own personal struggles, traumas, and relationships. Bacon's art confronted the viewer with the rawness and vulnerability of the human experience, pushing the boundaries of representation and challenging conventional notions of beauty and aesthetics. Bacon gained international recognition and critical acclaim during his lifetime. His work was exhibited extensively, and he received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Turner Prize in 1985. His paintings continue to be highly regarded and sought after, with his works fetching record-breaking prices at auctions. Francis Bacon passed away on April 28, 1992, in Madrid, Spain. His artistic legacy and his impact on contemporary art remain significant, with his work continuing to inspire and provoke contemplation on the human condition and the nature of art itself. Measures 7.5 x 9.02 Printed circa 1960sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter and one of the most significant and influential artists of the 20th century. He was born on October 28, 1909, in Dublin, Ireland. Bacon's artistic career spanned several decades, during which he developed a unique and powerful style characterized by raw and emotionally charged imagery. He is best known for his figurative paintings that depict distorted and often grotesque human figures, conveying a sense of psychological intensity and existential angst. Bacon's works were heavily influenced by various sources, including classical art, religious iconography, photography, and modernism. His paintings often featured isolated figures, often in distorted or contorted poses, set against ambiguous and abstract backgrounds. He employed bold brushwork and a vibrant color palette, creating a sense of tension and visceral impact.Throughout his career, Bacon explored themes such as the human condition, mortality, violence, and the human psyche. His works often reflected his own personal struggles, traumas, and relationships. Bacon's art confronted the viewer with the rawness and vulnerability of the human experience, pushing the boundaries of representation and challenging conventional notions of beauty and aesthetics. Bacon gained international recognition and critical acclaim during his lifetime. His work was exhibited extensively, and he received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Turner Prize in 1985. His paintings continue to be highly regarded and sought after, with his works fetching record-breaking prices at auctions. Francis Bacon passed away on April 28, 1992, in Madrid, Spain. His artistic legacy and his impact on contemporary art remain significant, with his work continuing to inspire and provoke contemplation on the human condition and the nature of art itself. Measures 7 x 10.26 Printed circa 1960sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter and one of the most significant and influential artists of the 20th century. He was born on October 28, 1909, in Dublin, Ireland. Bacon's artistic career spanned several decades, during which he developed a unique and powerful style characterized by raw and emotionally charged imagery. He is best known for his figurative paintings that depict distorted and often grotesque human figures, conveying a sense of psychological intensity and existential angst. Bacon's works were heavily influenced by various sources, including classical art, religious iconography, photography, and modernism. His paintings often featured isolated figures, often in distorted or contorted poses, set against ambiguous and abstract backgrounds. He employed bold brushwork and a vibrant color palette, creating a sense of tension and visceral impact.Throughout his career, Bacon explored themes such as the human condition, mortality, violence, and the human psyche. His works often reflected his own personal struggles, traumas, and relationships. Bacon's art confronted the viewer with the rawness and vulnerability of the human experience, pushing the boundaries of representation and challenging conventional notions of beauty and aesthetics. Bacon gained international recognition and critical acclaim during his lifetime. His work was exhibited extensively, and he received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Turner Prize in 1985. His paintings continue to be highly regarded and sought after, with his works fetching record-breaking prices at auctions. Francis Bacon passed away on April 28, 1992, in Madrid, Spain. His artistic legacy and his impact on contemporary art remain significant, with his work continuing to inspire and provoke contemplation on the human condition and the nature of art itself. Measures 7.77 x 10.27 Printed circa 1960sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish-born British painter and one of the most significant and influential artists of the 20th century. He was born on October 28, 1909, in Dublin, Ireland. Bacon's artistic career spanned several decades, during which he developed a unique and powerful style characterized by raw and emotionally charged imagery. He is best known for his figurative paintings that depict distorted and often grotesque human figures, conveying a sense of psychological intensity and existential angst. Bacon's works were heavily influenced by various sources, including classical art, religious iconography, photography, and modernism. His paintings often featured isolated figures, often in distorted or contorted poses, set against ambiguous and abstract backgrounds. He employed bold brushwork and a vibrant color palette, creating a sense of tension and visceral impact.Throughout his career, Bacon explored themes such as the human condition, mortality, violence, and the human psyche. His works often reflected his own personal struggles, traumas, and relationships. Bacon's art confronted the viewer with the rawness and vulnerability of the human experience, pushing the boundaries of representation and challenging conventional notions of beauty and aesthetics. Bacon gained international recognition and critical acclaim during his lifetime. His work was exhibited extensively, and he received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Turner Prize in 1985. His paintings continue to be highly regarded and sought after, with his works fetching record-breaking prices at auctions. Francis Bacon passed away on April 28, 1992, in Madrid, Spain. His artistic legacy and his impact on contemporary art remain significant, with his work continuing to inspire and provoke contemplation on the human condition and the nature of art itself. Measures 8 x 9.02 Printed circa 1960sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
NO RESERVE Bacon (Francis) The Essayes or, counsels, civill and morall. With a table of the colours, or apparances of good and evill, and their degrees, as places of perswasion, and disswasion, and their severall fallaxes, and the elenches of them, lacking initial blank, contemporary ink ownership name to p.2, light marginal worming, some light stains, 18th century calf, rebacked, lightly scuffed at edges but a very attractive copy overall, [ESTC S100372], 4to, John Beale, 1639 § Forster (E.M.) Marianne Thornton: A Domestic Biography, first edition, plate detached, ink ownership name to browned endpapers, original cloth, lightly stained, spine a little frayed, 1956; and c.100 others, miscellaneous, v.s. (c.100)
NO RESERVE Harrison (Martin) Francis Bacon: Catalogue Raisonné, 5 vol., original cloth, light marks to vol.1 covers, slip-case, The Estate of Francis Bacon, 2016; In Camera, Francis Bacon: Photography, Film and the Practice of Painting, illustrations, original boards, dust-jacket, 2005 § Cappock (Margarita) Francis Bacon's Studio, original boards, dust-jacket, 2005, first editions, photograph illustrations; and 46 others, art reference books, v.s. (53)
Indentures-A group of 19th Century vellum papers to include an 1873 Mortgage between The Right Honourable Lord Otho Augustus Fitzgerald to The Most Honourable Francis Nathaniel Conyngham and John Pemberton Haywood. Of interest-Lord Fitzgerald was an officer in the Royal Horse Guards and served as a Gentleman of the Bedchamber to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland.[1] He entered the House of Commons in 1865 as member for Kildare, a seat he held until 1874. Francis Nathaniel Conyngham was 2nd Marquess Conyngham, KP, GCH, PC (11 June 1797 – 17 July 1876), styled Lord Francis Conyngham between 1816 and 1824 and Earl of Mount Charles between 1824 and 1832, he was an Anglo-Irish soldier, courtier, politician and absentee landlord. Also included is an 1892 Conveyance and coloured plans between Sir Hickman Beckett Bacon of London to The Commissioners of Her Majesty's Works and Public Buildings regarding the development of Quality Court on Chancery Lane.(12 indentures in total)
BINDINGS - [ANON.] Aucassin & Nicolette, London, 1897, 8vo, FINELY BOUND in contemporary green morocco gilt by Bumpus. With 16 other books, all FINELY BOUND in morocco gilt. (17)BINDINGS - [ANON.] Aucassin & Nicolette. An Old French Love Story. Edited & Translated by Francis William Bourdillon M.A. The Second Edition. London: Macmillan and Co., 1897. 8vo (170 x 108mm). Half title, music notation printed in red and black. FINELY BOUND in contemporary green morocco by Bumpus, the upper cover elaborately decorated in gilt with a foliate and dotted design contained within a lattice and floral cornerpieces, spine with 5 raised bands, top edges gilt, others uncut (neatly rebacked preserving original spine, extremities lightly rubbed). Provenance: "From Pearl Mary-Teresa Craigie, [?]June 17 1898" (inscription on front free endpaper). Pearl Mary-Teresa Craigie (1867-1906) was an Anglo-American novelist and dramatist who wrote under the pseudonym John Oliver Hobbes. There is no indication to whom she had presented this copy of the book. With 16 other books including John Keats' The Poetical Works (London, 1899, 8vo, morocco, inscribed, "Anthony from Mother, June 26, 21."), all FINELY BOUND in morocco gilt, five of which with Anthony Eden's old armorial bookplate, one inscribed "Anthony from Mother, June 26, '21", and another inscribed "With my best wishes, M.H., Xmas, [?]1898", with a quote from Francis Bacon and a further inscription beneath ("Given to [?]doodles, in remembrance of many things"), indistinctly signed and dated June 1916 [see illustration]. The lot sold as a collection of bindings, not subject to return. (17)
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