Lucian Freud Portrait of Sue Tilley Heads to Sotheby's Auction
A portrait of British artist Sue Tilley by Lucian Freud, titled 'Sleeping by the Lion Carpet', is set to debut at auction at Sotheby's with an estimate of £25-35 million. The painting was photographed with Tilley before the sale. This event is part of a broader news roundup that also includes a street festival in Zagreb, a memorial at Anfield, and other global events.
Key facts
- Sue Tilley is a British artist.
- The portrait is by Lucian Freud.
- The painting is titled 'Sleeping by the Lion Carpet'.
- The auction is at Sotheby's.
- The estimate is £25-35 million.
- The photograph was taken by Ben Whitley.
- The location is London, UK.
- The event is an auction debut.
Entities
Artists
- Sue Tilley
- Lucian Freud
- Henry Moore
Institutions
- Sotheby's
- Hastings Contemporary
- BBC Sussex
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- St Leonards-on-Sea
- Holland Park
- Sussex