MASTERPIECES FROM THE LEWIS COLLECTION

Thirty years after Lucian Freud painted her in 'Sleeping by the Lion Carpet,' Sue Tilley talks about the art-party scene in London and what it was like to model while living life as a benefits supervisor. The painting makes its auction debut at Sotheby’s London in June.

ANATOMY OF AN ARTWORK

Within The Lewis Collection, the monumental 'Sleeping by the Lion Carpet' stands as one of Freud’s greatest achievements—and a defining moment in the history of portraiture. Tom Eddison explains.

THE SHORTLIST

Turn on the OOO and be prepared for any summer holiday with these luxurious travel essentials.

NATURAL HISTORY

This 67‑million‑year‑old T. Rex is set to become the most valuable dinosaur ever offered at auction. Make plans to visit the Breuer while it's on view to the public from 1–14 July.

OLD MASTER PAINTINGS

Every genre of subject matter in Old Masters carries its own history, symbolism, and market appeal. Here's what to look for in each category.

MEN'S JEWELRY

If red carpets are any indication, men have embraced jewels of all kinds. But there’s a secret to achieving maximum impact without going overboard.

EXCLUSIVE EDITIONS

Oscar Murillo is our latest offering for Exclusive Editions—a collection of new-to-market editions in partnership with LITO. Check out his work "Mango," available in the Marketplace.

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