Bacon and Eggs: masterpieces to go under the hammer in London Christie's auction house in London holds its Post-War and Contemporary Art sale on February 13, with a masterpiece by Francis Bacon expected to fetch £28 million, and 'Cracked Egg' by Jeff Koons, the world's most expensive living artist, set to fetch up to £15 million. Other works going under the hammer include a Damien Hirst spot painting of Mickey Mouse, with proceeds going to Kid's Company. Images and soundbites