A Suffolk landscape painted by Lucian Freud has been discovered underneath the work of another artist. The painting was revealed when experts noticed the word "Lucian" on the back of the picture's canvas, the front of which had been over-painted by Freud's friend and fellow artist Tom Wright. The two had met in Suffolk and become friends before the outbreak of the second world war. Essex auctioneers Sworders will now offer the painting in 2015 estimated at £20,000 to £30,000 ($26,400-$39,600). Given the painting's present condition it will not be included in Freud's upcoming catalogue Raisonné.
A Suffolk landscape painted by Lucian Freud has been discovered underneath the work of another artist. The painting was revealed when experts noticed the word "Lucian" on the back of the picture's canvas, the front of which had been over-painted by Freud's friend and fellow artist Tom Wright. The two had met in Suffolk and become friends before the outbreak of the second world war. Essex auctioneers Sworders will now offer the painting in July estimated at £20,000 to £30,000 ($26,400-$39,600). Given the painting's present condition it will not be included in Freud's upcoming catalogue Raisonné.