A portrait of Lucian Freud by the famous artist Francis Bacon is set to be auctioned. It is expected to fetch more than £35 million or USD 42 million. An intriguing aspect of the portrait is its 57-year absence from public view since it was first exhibited, reports Guardian.

Art auction: Token of Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud's turbulent friendship to be sold for $42 million

Francis Bacon's triptych painting has been sold for $84 million during a virtual auction at the Sotheby's. For the first time, the Sotheby's had to hold an auction via live stream and without an audience due to coronavirus pandemic.

Francis Bacon's triptych auctioned for $84 million at Sotheby's via live stream

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Art auction: Token of Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud's turbulent friendship to be sold for $42 million

Francis Bacon's triptych auctioned for $84 million at Sotheby's via live stream