I was reading the online papers this morning when I came across an article on The New York Times reporting on the successful auction of Triptych, a 1976 art by Francis Bacon. if you have read my other blog, you would know that I am interested in auctions but I just don’t understand how some people could spend so much money on a piece of art….. especially an art piece like this!

Triptych, 1976
Image from The New York Times

You can say that I am not knowledgeable in fine arts but no matter how I look at this, this piece of art surely does not worth US$86 million??? Granted, the nett sale price is “ONLY” US$77 million while the balance is commission paid to auction house, Sotheby’s. Still, some people will think that a fine piece of art like this would be worth investing in.

For me, if I have $86 million, I certainly would not buy a piece of art. Even if I would, maybe after a long fever or something, I would buy something that looks more pleasant to the eye!