Lot 13
  • 13

# - Churchill, Sir Winston.

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Description

  • oil portrait of churchill by the american artist john benwick
depicting the statesman in a typical standing pose dressed in bow-tie, suit and waist-jacket, watch-chain visible, hand on hip, oil on canvas, signed by artist at lower left, 900 x 695mm., overall size in frame 1100 x  875mm., [c.1940s]

Provenance

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor;  sold to Jack King, of the BBC Antiques Road Show; subsequently sold at auction by Underhill Fine Arts, where acquired by the present owner 

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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