Sold For $5,025
*Includes Buyers Premium
Vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 5 portrait of Winston Churchill by Walter Stoneman, affixed to its original 5 x 7.5 mount, neatly signed on the mount in fountain pen, "Winston S. Churchill." Reverse bears Stoneman's credit stamp. In very good to fine condition, with some light scratches and scuffs to the image.
Walter Stoneman (1876-1958) was the chief photographer for Russell & Sons, a London-based photographic studio. He took numerous portraits of Churchill, several of which are in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery. This portrait, taken on April 1, 1941, captures the British prime minister at the height of World War II, projecting an image of steadfast resolve during Britain’s darkest hours. The image’s stark lighting, formal pose, and direct gaze emphasize Churchill’s determination and defiance in the face of Nazi aggression—qualities that had already made him an enduring symbol of wartime leadership.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$100.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
