In this undated photo made available by Christies auction house in London, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, showing a reproduction of a portrait painting by Francis Bacon. The portrait of his lover and muse is going up for auction, with an estimated value of 30 million British pounds (some 49.3 million US dollars), entitled “Portrait of George Dyer Talking” and depicts the young Londoner with whom Bacon had a turbulent relationship. The value of Bacon’s work has soared since his death in 1992 and the painting will be offered by Christie’s in London on Feb. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Christie's)
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