Christie’s 20th/21st Century Art auction series returns to London. The first major sale season of 2023 will be held from 23 February to 9 March, bringing four live auctions and an online-only sale. Highlighting the 20th/21st Century: London Evening Sale on 28 February are two examples of Lucian Freud’s rare explorations of landscape—both formerly part of the renowned collection of Simon Sainsbury. Unseen in public since 1974, Scillonian Beachscape is an early painting by the artist and one of a handful of works inspired by a formative visit to the Isles of Scilly. This will be presented alongside Garden from the Window, which will make its auction debut on the same evening.

This season’s exciting line-up also includes the 22nd edition of The Art of the Surreal Evening Sale on 28 February, the Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale on 1 March, the Impressionist and Modern Art Day and Works on Paper Sale on 3 March, and our online sale of First Open, which will be open for bidding from 23 February to 9 March.

Further highlights will be announced in the coming weeks. Should you wish find more about the auctions, or simply discuss the market, our specialists are here to assist.