Sotheby's London will auction four major works from the Lewis Collection in its March 4 Modern and Contemporary evening sale. The highlights include a 1972 self-portrait by Francis Bacon, two portraits by Lucian Freud, and a rare swimming pool scene by Leon Kossoff, all representing the School of London movement.
The sale is a significant test of the art market's current strength, with Sotheby's chairman noting a marked improvement in sentiment compared to a year ago. The auction of these fresh-to-market, high-quality works from a prominent billionaire collector's holdings offers insight into collector demand and market confidence for top-tier figurative paintings.