Art

A splendid artwork, signed by Churchill, the artist Strube, and Percy F. Cole, the chairman of the Parliamentary Press Gallery, who were hosting Churchill as guest of honour at a luncheon in the Palace of Westminster on 23 April 1945, two weeks before victory in Europe. The artwork depicts Churchill crowned by History with the helm of St. George, surrounded by hats from his wartime conferences. Sidney Strube (1891-1956) worked as cartoonist for the Daily Express. The artwork comes from the archive of Cole, who presumably nudged Churchill to sign it at the event. Provenance: the collection of Steve Forbes. Pen, ink, and wash on paper drawing board, 532 x 346 mm. A little light soiling, minor rubbing at edges, tape residue on verso. In very good condition.