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Winston Churchill, renowned as the "Old Lion" and a pivotal figure in the Second World War, was not only a distinguished British Prime Minister but also a gifted painter and Nobel laureate in literature. An array of his personal items, encompassing books, letters, speeches, furniture, and paintings, are currently being showcased and offered for sale in New York.
These personal artifacts, forming part of the collection owned by the family of American media magnate Steve Forbes, are on display at the Winter Antiques and Designers Fair in New York, a city known as a hub of economic and cultural activity. Among the notable items is a striking 1943 portrait of Churchill, cigar in hand, by Hungarian painter Arthur Pan, valued at $125,000.
Pom Harrington, a New York-based dealer and collector of rare books who is overseeing the sale, expressed his enthusiasm to AFP: “We have acquired the finest documents, letters, the desk, and paintings.” Born to an American mother and an honorary citizen of the United States, Churchill is revered as both a war hero and an outsider, making him immensely popular in America. Harrington anticipates keen interest from numerous American buyers, notably over Churchill’s desk from his Hyde Park Gate residence in London, where he partly penned his Second World War memoirs that earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953. It is priced at $450,000. The hand-corrected proofs of these memoirs are expected to fetch $750,000.
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Prior to his emergence as a war leader and a figure of international political stature, Churchill was a confirmed artist. A 1935 painting titled The Entrance to the Gorge at Todra, created during a touristic trip to Morocco, is listed for sale at $395,000. Marrakech served as a source of inspiration for Churchill, with his most famous Moroccan painting, The Tower of the Koutoubia Mosque (1943), previously owned by American actress Angelina Jolie, having been sold for 7 million pounds sterling at Christie's in London in March 2021. Additionally, a collection of his speeches titled On Free Trade is also available, much to the delight of Harrington: “As a collector of rare books, these are items one must acquire,” he remarked, with the collection valued at $150,000.
The assortment of Churchill’s memorabilia on sale in New York not only offers a glimpse into the multifaceted life of this historical titan but also underscores the enduring appeal of his artistic and literary contributions. The event represents a unique opportunity for collectors and admirers to own a piece of history, highlighting Churchill’s lasting impact on both the political and cultural realms.
With AFP.
These personal artifacts, forming part of the collection owned by the family of American media magnate Steve Forbes, are on display at the Winter Antiques and Designers Fair in New York, a city known as a hub of economic and cultural activity. Among the notable items is a striking 1943 portrait of Churchill, cigar in hand, by Hungarian painter Arthur Pan, valued at $125,000.
Pom Harrington, a New York-based dealer and collector of rare books who is overseeing the sale, expressed his enthusiasm to AFP: “We have acquired the finest documents, letters, the desk, and paintings.” Born to an American mother and an honorary citizen of the United States, Churchill is revered as both a war hero and an outsider, making him immensely popular in America. Harrington anticipates keen interest from numerous American buyers, notably over Churchill’s desk from his Hyde Park Gate residence in London, where he partly penned his Second World War memoirs that earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953. It is priced at $450,000. The hand-corrected proofs of these memoirs are expected to fetch $750,000.
Photo Credit: Angela Weiss / AFPPrior to his emergence as a war leader and a figure of international political stature, Churchill was a confirmed artist. A 1935 painting titled The Entrance to the Gorge at Todra, created during a touristic trip to Morocco, is listed for sale at $395,000. Marrakech served as a source of inspiration for Churchill, with his most famous Moroccan painting, The Tower of the Koutoubia Mosque (1943), previously owned by American actress Angelina Jolie, having been sold for 7 million pounds sterling at Christie's in London in March 2021. Additionally, a collection of his speeches titled On Free Trade is also available, much to the delight of Harrington: “As a collector of rare books, these are items one must acquire,” he remarked, with the collection valued at $150,000.
The assortment of Churchill’s memorabilia on sale in New York not only offers a glimpse into the multifaceted life of this historical titan but also underscores the enduring appeal of his artistic and literary contributions. The event represents a unique opportunity for collectors and admirers to own a piece of history, highlighting Churchill’s lasting impact on both the political and cultural realms.
With AFP.
Madeleine Cadoux
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