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Francis Bacon — Rug, 'Composition'
Francis Bacon

Rug, 'Composition'

1929

Francis Bacon's 1929 work titled Rug, 'Composition' demonstrates the artist's early experimental approach to design and abstraction. Though primarily known for his figurative paintings, this rug design reveals Bacon's interest in pattern, color, and compositional balance across different mediums. The work represents a fascinating intersection of fine art and functional design from the artist's innovative early period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Inside the World of Francis Bacon: Provenant de la Collection Majid Boustany

October 24, 2022

Estimate: $90,000 – $140,000

Lot 7

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Francis Bacon, Rug, 'Composition' , 1929

Francis Bacon's 1929 work titled Rug, 'Composition' demonstrates the artist's early experimental approach to design and abstraction. Though primarily known for his figurative paintings, this rug design reveals Bacon's interest in pattern, color, and compositional balance across different mediums. The work represents a fascinating intersection of fine art and functional design from the artist's innovative early period.

Year
1929
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Geometric, Bold, Composition, 1920s, Textile Design, Decorative, Modernism, Multi-color, British, Abstract

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Sebastián In Situ, Sebastián Naranjo