Deborah Devonshire’s Chickens and Four Eggs on a Plate, with Tom Eddison episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 11 MIN

Deborah Devonshire’s Chickens and Four Eggs on a Plate, with Tom Eddison

from The Specialist · host Sotheby's

On today’s episode, the story of Four Eggs on a Plate, a small but powerful painting by Lucian Freud. Hidden away for years at Chatsworth House, the painting was unearthed by Tom Eddison, Head of Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s London, and went on to become one of the surprises of the Contemporary Art Evening Auction in 2015. Further details about the episode subject. The Specialist is brought to you by Sotheby's Financial Services. SFS offers asset-based loans to unlock the value of your fine art, automobiles and other luxury collectibles.  To step further into the World of Sotheby’s, visit any one of our galleries, which are open to the public. Explore more at sothebys.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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