Four works by Francis Bacon worth £3m barred from export by government in hope of keeping them in the UK

The government is hoping to find a buyer for four works - three rugs and a painted screen - by Francis Bacon (1909-92) in the hope of keeping them in the country.

The department of culture, media and sport has issued a temporary export bar, following a recommenda…

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