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Lucian Freud Portrait of Sue Tilley Heads to Sotheby's Auction

market-auction · 2026-05-29

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.

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Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • St Leonards-on-Sea
  • Holland Park
  • Sussex

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