Two Winston Churchill Paintings Emerge After 50 Years for Bonhams London Sale
On November 19, Bonhams in London will hold an auction featuring two never-before-seen paintings by Sir Winston Churchill, which haven't been exhibited in over five decades. These pieces, coming from a private U.S. collection, will be included in the Modern British and Irish Art sale at Bonhams New Bond Street. One painting, 'The Lake at Blenheim' (circa 1926-29), depicts the lake at Churchill's birthplace, Blenheim Palace, and is estimated to fetch between £400,000 and £600,000. This piece was originally given to Field Marshal Viscount 'Monty' Montgomery of Alamein. The other work, 'Le Béguinage, Bruges' (1946), has an estimated value of £300,000 to £500,000. Penny Day, head of UK & Ireland Modern British & Irish Art, highlighted Churchill's enduring influence on modern history beyond his role as a wartime leader.
Key facts
- Two Winston Churchill paintings are being auctioned after over 50 years out of public view.
- The sale is Bonhams' Modern British and Irish Art auction on 19 November.
- The paintings are consigned from a private U.S. collection.
- 'The Lake at Blenheim' (circa 1926-29) has an estimate of £400,000–600,000.
- 'Le Béguinage, Bruges' (1946) has an estimate of £300,000–500,000.
- Churchill gifted 'The Lake at Blenheim' to Field Marshal Viscount 'Monty' Montgomery of Alamein.
- The sale takes place at Bonhams New Bond Street in London.
- Penny Day commented on Churchill's historical significance.
Entities
Artists
- Sir Winston Spencer Churchill
- Field Marshal Viscount 'Monty' Montgomery of Alamein
Institutions
- Bonhams
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Blenheim Palace
- Oxfordshire
- Bruges