Lot 24. Francis Bacon (1909-1992) Study for a Portrait signed, titled and dated 'Study for a portrait Francis Bacon 1978' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 14 x 12in. (35.5 x 30.5cm.) Painted in 1978 Estimate: £2,300,000 – £3,000,000 ($3,751,300 - $4,893,000)