A rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, painted by British artist Clare Leighton in 1931, has sold at auction for £152,800 ($204,648) in London, significantly exceeding the estimated value of £50,000-£70,000. This work is believed to be the only oil portrait Gandhi ever sat for during his visit to the UK for the Second Round Table Conference, aimed at discussing India's self-governance. Bonhams, the auction house facilitating the sale, noted that Leighton was one of the few artists granted access to Gandhi, allowing her multiple opportunities to capture his likeness. The painting remained in Leighton's family collection until her passing in 1989, and its current owner's identity is yet to be revealed, leaving uncertainty about its future display. Gandhi's legacy as the "father of the nation" continues to resonate, making such artworks highly prized.
Mahatma Gandhi's Unique Portrait Fetches Over $200,000 at London Auction
Mahatma Gandhi's Unique Portrait Fetches Over $200,000 at London Auction
A historic oil painting of Gandhi, created in 1931, has sold for a staggering amount, surpassing auction expectations.
Mahatma Gandhi's Unique Portrait Fetches Over $200,000 at London Auction
A historic oil painting of Gandhi, created in 1931, has sold for a staggering amount, surpassing auction expectations.
A rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, painted by British artist Clare Leighton in 1931, has sold at auction for £152,800 ($204,648) in London, significantly exceeding the estimated value of £50,000-£70,000. This work is believed to be the only oil portrait Gandhi ever sat for during his visit to the UK for the Second Round Table Conference, aimed at discussing India's self-governance. Bonhams, the auction house facilitating the sale, noted that Leighton was one of the few artists granted access to Gandhi, allowing her multiple opportunities to capture his likeness. The painting remained in Leighton's family collection until her passing in 1989, and its current owner's identity is yet to be revealed, leaving uncertainty about its future display. Gandhi's legacy as the "father of the nation" continues to resonate, making such artworks highly prized.
A historic oil painting of Gandhi, created in 1931, has sold for a staggering amount, surpassing auction expectations.
A rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, painted by British artist Clare Leighton in 1931, has sold at auction for £152,800 ($204,648) in London, significantly exceeding the estimated value of £50,000-£70,000. This work is believed to be the only oil portrait Gandhi ever sat for during his visit to the UK for the Second Round Table Conference, aimed at discussing India's self-governance. Bonhams, the auction house facilitating the sale, noted that Leighton was one of the few artists granted access to Gandhi, allowing her multiple opportunities to capture his likeness. The painting remained in Leighton's family collection until her passing in 1989, and its current owner's identity is yet to be revealed, leaving uncertainty about its future display. Gandhi's legacy as the "father of the nation" continues to resonate, making such artworks highly prized.
