In 2006, Kirby asked Freud to sit for him, and he replied, 'That girl I met, I think I could work from her.' This connection led to extensive sessions.
Kirby described her experience as 'completely natural,' emphasizing the freedom she found in simply being herself during the long portrait sessions.
Freud's portrait of Kirby features layers of his favorite Cremnitz White paint, highlighting his meticulous and demanding technique that reflected deep commitment to his art.
The painting of Kirby, Ria, Naked Portrait, will be auctioned with an estimate of £10m to £15m, assured to sell due to its third-party guarantee.
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