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Leonora Carrington painting kept by family for 70 years heads to auction

Times of India Nov 08, 2026 at 03:45 AM IST
Leonora Carrington painting kept by family for...

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Leonora Carrington’s 1953 surrealist painting, kept by a single family for over 70 years, will be auctioned at Heritage Auctions in November 2026 with an estimated $250,000‑$350,000 price. The work, titled “Fil d’Or,” uses the grattage technique and has a fully documented provenance.

Key takeaways

  • The painting measures 13 by 8.5 inches and was created using the grattage (scraping) technique.
  • It was bought in 1953 from Galería de Arte Mexicano in Mexico City by a collector in Long Beach, California.
  • The artwork has remained in the same family’s possession until now, providing a rare, traceable ownership history.
  • Heritage Auctions expects strong interest, listing the piece in its Modern & Contemporary Art Signature Auction.
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