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Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)
Lot 329

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Lucian Freud, from Six Etchings of Heads (Hartley 12)

Fermé7 February 2008

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GBP 12,500

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Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)
Lucian Freud, from Six Etchings of Heads (Hartley 12)
etching in grey and black, 1981, on Arches wove paper, signed, dated and titled in pencil, numbered 32/50 (there were also ten artist's proofs), with the blindstamp of Palm Tree Studios, London, with wide margins, pale light-staining, otherwise in very good condition, framed
Plate 150 x 135 mm., Sheet 370 x 335 mm.

Acquired directly from the artist.

Note du spécialiste

Auerbach built up this image from four separate plates. Printed together they create a striking tonality and tangible sense of movement, also achieved in his portrait of Kitaj from the same series (see lot 326).