A 1953 Leonora Carrington painting bought from a Mexico City gallery the year it was made has stayed with one family for more than 70 years; now authenticated, Fil d’Or goes up for auction on November 10

Art often has a way of preserving stories that remain hidden for generations. Whenever something remains a part of a house for years, it is no longer just an object; it becomes a story in itself. And what could be more fascinating when that object is an artwork itself?

Something similar happened with a painting that remained with one family for more than 70 years, but is now set to be brought into the public eye and appreciated by the world.Over time, what was once just a painting on the wall becomes much more than that. Just as dust gathers in an empty room, memories, history, and perhaps even secrets gather around the beautiful frame of a painting, waiting to be rediscovered.But a painting's journey does not end with the person who creates it or the family that owns it. Sometimes, it takes decades for the world to recognise the significance of a work that has quietly remained in someone's home.

With Fil d’Or, the journey from a Mexico City gallery to a family collection and now an auction house offers a glimpse into how art can travel through time, carrying its own history with it.