Francis Bacon Painting Worth Upwards of $20 Million USD Hits Sotheby's Auction

A rare painting by Francis Bacon will lead an upcoming auction by Sotheby's New York. Entitled Study for a Head (1952), the artwork is part of the influential British painter's acclaimed Screaming Pope series. Derived from the collection of Seattle philanthropists Richard E. Lang and Jane Lang Davis, the monumental piece currently has an estimated price range of $20-$30 million USD, as per artnet. Bacon's progressive practice involves heavy experimentation, complex visuals, and motifs drawing in...