Francis Bacon: ‘Sex and painting: that was his life’
In his memoir Michael Peppiatt describes Bacon’s hedonistic and masochistic lifestyle
Emotional intensity and extreme imagery hallmarks of Bacon’s record-breaking style
Artist’s top auction price prior to Tuesday was a still hefty $86.3m
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