CLEAN : Bacon triptych estimated to fetch $80 million in New York sale

The transcript discusses the relationship between John Edwards and Francis Bacon, highlighting Edwards' role as a muse and his influence on Bacon's art. It also touches on the significance of a particular triptych, its rarity, and its high market value following a major sale.

Who was John Edwards in relation to Francis Bacon?

• A fellow artist

• A famous art critic

• A bar manager and close friend

• A distant relative

What role did John Edwards play in Francis Bacon's life?

• He was a rival artist

• He was a financial advisor

• He was a muse and subject of many portraits

• He was a gallery owner

How did lively characters like John Edwards impact Bacon's work?

• They collaborated on artworks

• They provided financial support

• They inspired and energized his paintings

• They critiqued his work harshly

What was the significance of the Lucian Freud Triptych sale?

• It was a gift to a museum

• It was sold in London

• It set a record price of $143 million

• It was the first triptych ever sold

Why is the triptych discussed in the video considered a rare object?

• It was never displayed publicly

• It was painted in secret

• Triptychs rarely come to market

• It was destroyed shortly after creation