CHRISTIES LONDON TO SELL WORKS FROM THREE CENTURIES OF BRITISH ART – THURSDAY 30TH JUNE 2016
Art Lovers will need deep pockets indeed if they are to afford these three exceptionally fine paintings by three of British Greatest, spanning an incredible THREE CENTURIES.
One of the paintings on offer is Lucian Freud’s 1992 ‘IB AND HER HUSBAND’. The painting depicting an intimate moment shared between Freud’s daughter Ib (Isobel Boyt), and her partner Pat Costelloe, has been valued at £18 million – twice as much as the £.3 million it fetched when last sold in 2007.
‘IB AND HER HUSBAND’ 1992 By Lucien Freud (1922-2011)
The second painting, ‘LUCY LONG’ 1778 by Sir Joshua Reynolds is estimated at £3 million. Unseen to the market, it is considered to be one of the finest works ever painted by the artist.
‘LUCY LONG’ 1778 By Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792)
The Third, unseen for 100 years, Golden Hours, 1864 by Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830–1896) is a celebration of love, beauty and youth. Estimated at £3 to £5 million,this moving piece transports the viewer to 16th-century Venice and the world of Giorgione.
‘GOLDEN HOURS’ 1864 By Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896)
The paintings will be auctioned at Christie’s, St Jame’s, central London on June 30th as part of Christie’s 250th anniversary sale.
‘Inspired by James Christie’s own innovative spirit, the sale and exhibition will create dynamic juxtapositions and, we hope, inspire artists and collectors of the future’
Orlando Rock, Chairman, Christie’s UK.
I WILL BE WATCHING THIS SALE WITH CLOSE INTEREST.
Claire Moore BA(Hons)
GALLERY MANAGER
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