Decorative

"THE ROARING LION" -- RARE 1964 LIFE ...

A rare and well-preserved example of 1960 from 1964, noted for its craftsmanship, material quality, and historical relevance.

An exceptional and poignant original ''The Roaring Lion'' oil-on-canvas portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, dated 1964. Captured in the final year of his life, this work offers a powerful study of the great statesman, moving the nation ''War Rooms'' image to reveal a legend. ''The Roaring Lion'' was a black and white photograph taken in 1941 by Yousuf Karsh of a 67 year old Winston Churchill as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.\n\nTechnique: Masterfully rendered in the Mid-Century Realist style. The artist utilizes dramatic chiaroscuro (light and shadow) to emphasize Churchill's iconic features, creating a sense of three-dimensional depth and monumental character.\n\nHistorical Significance: Dated ''64, this is one of the last portraits painted during Churchill's lifetime. It captures the ''Bulldog'' brilliantly.\n\nThe Artist: Signed with a distinctive, modern ''grid'' monogram. This stylized signature identifies the work as a professional commission from a mid-century studio....\n\nCondition: Good\n\nDimensions: The Canvas measures 51cm x 41cm (approx. 20" x 16"). Frame measures 60cm x 50.5cm (approx. 24'' x 20'').\n\nMedium: Original Oil on Canvas.\n\nFraming: Housed in its original period gold-gilded frame with traditional beaded moulding, perfectly preserved to match the era.\n\nPovenance: The reverse shows an authentic age-patina on the stretcher bars and canvas, confirming its 1960s origin.\n\nCollector''s Note: This is not a reproduction or a print. It is an original, textured oil painting from 1964 that serves as both a sophisticated piece of art and a significant historical artifact.

— Details

Reference

SA1194578

Origin

1964

Period

1960

Dimensions

W 50.5cm × H 60cm

Rarity

High

Provenance

The reverse shows an authentic age-patina on the stretcher bars and canvas, confirming its 1960s origin.

Condition

Excellent — see description