
About BACON NFT
The BACON NFT Collection is a unique series of five NFT collections, each consisting of 1,111 unique 1/1 digital artworks, created from an authenticated self-portrait by Francis Bacon (1956–1957), verified through scientific analysis and supported by full provenance documentation. Each NFT exists as a one-of-a-kind asset and will never be duplicated or reissued —
the Belgian Art Institute officially guarantees that no digital works related to this self-portrait will ever be released again.
NFT holders receive full commercial rights to the image of their token, as well as personal non-commercial rights to the entire self-portrait once it is fully revealed at the end of the series.
The collection is divided into five releases: White, Grey, Purple, Orange, and Blue, each containing 1,111 NFTs, for a total of 5,555 unique tokens. Each collection represents one-fifth of the painting, and the names reflect the dominant colors found in that particular fragment of the self-portrait.
Sales of the first collection — White — begin on September 18, 2025. For the first 48 hours, the Belgian Art Institute is offering a special promotion: with the purchase of one NFT, a second will be gifted — as a gesture of solidarity with the Institute’s mission to preserve and promote cultural heritage in the digital age.
The project also features two exclusive prize draws:
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One week after the sale of the third collection, a unique 1/1 NFT featuring Francis Bacon’s handwritten dedication will be awarded. Eligibility is limited to collectors who hold at least one NFT from three different collections.
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One week after the launch of the fifth collection, a unique 1/1 NFT depicting the complete self-portrait will be awarded. Eligibility is limited to collectors who own at least one NFT from each of the five series.
Authenticity is the cornerstone of BACON NFT. The handwritten dedication on the original self-portrait has been examined and authenticated by Deborah Jaffe — a court-qualified graphologist with more than 29 years of professional experience. Her credentials are officially confirmed by the UK Register of Expert Witnesses and recognized by The Law Society of England and Wales. She has served as both sole and joint expert in high-profile criminal and civil cases, providing testimony in international courts across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Scotland. Her expertise spans forgery detection, signature verification, and disputed document analysis. Among her notable cases is the authoritative authentication of the signature of Banksy, a demonstration of her unrivalled precision and authority in forensic graphology.
Documents
Click Private Docs for Holders to access the full versions of all reports.These materials are exclusive to BACON NFT holders and unlock immediately after you purchase your first token.To enter, connect your Ethereum wallet and verify ownership with a gas-free signature (no fees).
Francis Bacon. Self-Portrait (1956–1957)
Oil on canvas, 41 × 61 cm
Inscribed by the artist: "To Ron Francis"
This rare self-portrait by Francis Bacon was created in the mid-1950s. The authenticity of the work has been verified through multiple independent examinations—graphological, radiocarbon, and chemical—conducted by leading institutions in the UK, Belgium, and Sweden.
At the bottom of this page, you will find excerpts from these authenticity reports for public reference.

Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage
Radiocarbon dating report
First page of the radiocarbon dating report prepared by the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK-IRPA, Belgium). The study, conducted using the AMS (MICADAS) method, determined that the canvas of the painting Self-Portrait dates to 1956–1957 with a 95% probability. The study was conducted by Mark Van Strydonck and Mathieu Boudin.

Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage
Paint analysis report
First page of the paint analysis report prepared by the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK-IRPA, Belgium). The study of the painting Self-Portrait (1956–1957) by Francis Bacon was conducted under the coordination of Steven Saverwyns.

Graphological examination report
by Deborah Jaffe
This page of the forensic graphological examination report for the inscription on the painting Self-Portrait (1956–1957) by Francis Bacon. The study was carried out by Debora Jaffe, a court-qualified graphologist registered with The Law Society of England and Wales. The analysis confirmed the authenticity of the dedication “To Ron Francis,” written in the artist’s own hand.

Graphological examination report
by Deborah Jaffe
This page from the graphological examination report shows the process of comparing Francis Bacon’s handwriting samples with the dedication inscription on the Self-Portrait (1956–1957). The expert carefully matches verified authentic signatures and inscriptions by the artist with the examined “To Ron Francis” dedication to confirm its authorship.

Appraisal report
by Yves Houard
This is the first page of the appraisal report for Self-Portrait (1956–1957) by Francis Bacon, oil on canvas. The document was prepared by art expert Yves Houard (Maes Fine Arts Experts, Belgium).The appraisal was conducted in Antwerp on April 25th, 2022.

Appraisal report
by Yves Houard
This is the final page of the appraisal report for Self-Portrait (1956–1957) by Francis Bacon, prepared by Maes Professional Services bv (Belgium). Based on the artwork’s condition, provenance documentation, and conclusions from expert analyses, the value of the piece was determined to be €8,000,000.