Lord Goodman In His Yellow Pyjamas
Signed Print

Name: Lord Goodman In His Yellow Pyjamas
Brand: Lucian Freud
Rating: 5 (233 reviews)

Lucian Freud

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Medium: Etching

Edition size: 50

Year: 1987

Size: H 48cm x W 55cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Lucian Freud's Lord Goodman In His Yellow Pyjamas, a signed etching from 1987, is a rare artwork with an estimated value of £30,000 to £50,000. This is a sought-after piece, having been sold 5 times at auction since its initial sale on 16th November 2006. This work is a valuable addition to any collection and has shown consistent value growth. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 50.

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Auction Results

Auction Date	Auction House	Location
September 2019	Sotheby's London	United Kingdom
October 2017	Phillips New York	United States
February 2012	Christie's London	United Kingdom
April 2011	Phillips New York	United States
November 2006	Phillips New York	United States

Meaning & Analysis

Lucian Freud’s Lord Goodman in His Yellow Pyjamas (1987) is an etching presents Lord Goodman in a frontal pose, his features rendered with dense, expressive line work. The portrait reflects Freud’s ongoing interest in psychological presence and the close scrutiny of the human face and form.

Lord Goodman in His Yellow Pyjamas combines etching with hand-coloured yellow watercolour, applied to the sitter’s pyjamas. The use of BFK Rives white paper contributes to the dry, textured quality of the image, while the yellow introduces a note of warmth against the otherwise subdued composition. Freud’s focus remains on the weight and character of the sitter’s body and expression, using layered marks to emphasise volume and surface. The image sits firmly within Freud’s broader study of physicality and introspection, and is held in the collection of the Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art.

Famed for his representations of the human form, Lucian Freud is one of the 20th Century's most celebrated artists. The grandson of psychoanalyst, Sigmund Freud, the artist confronts the psychological depth and bare complexities of the human body. From his early works to his celebrated nudes and portraits, Freud's canvases resonate with an almost tactile intensity, capturing the essence of his subjects with unwavering honesty. Freud painted only himself, close friends, and family, which floods his work with an intimacy that is felt by the viewer. His pursuit of honesty through portraiture shaped the trajectory of figurative art in the 20th century.

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