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Lucian Freud (1922-2011). The Painter Surprised by a Naked Admirer. oil on

Sold for $14,435,000 at Christie's on Nov 17, 2025.

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LUCIAN FREUD (1922-2011). The Painter Surprised by a Naked Admirer. oil on canvas54 x 42 in. (137.2 x 106.7 cm.).

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