Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Rare Gandhi Portrait, One He Sat For, Heads to Auction
A special painting of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India, is going up for auction.
This painting is unique because Gandhi actually sat down for the artist, Clare Leighton, to paint it in 1931 during his visit to London.
The artist's family says someone tried to damage the painting, but there is no proof.
It remained in Leighton's collection and is now being sold, potentially for a lot of money.
The auction will take place in July.
An oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi is up for auction in London.
The painting was created in 1931 by Clare Leighton.
It's believed to be the only oil portrait Gandhi sat for.
The auction will be held at Bonhams from July 7-15.
The painting shows signs of damage, potentially from an attack.
- Who
- Mahatma Gandhi, Clare Leighton, and her family.
- What
- An oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi.
- When
- Painted in 1931 and being auctioned between July 7-15.
- Where
- London, at Bonhams auction house.
- Why
- To be sold at auction.
- Estimated Price
- £50,000-£70,000
- Auction Dates
- July 7-15
- Auction House
- Bonhams
- Painting Date
- 1931
- Artist
- Clare Leighton
