Bay to Auction Rare Churchill Painting for $600,000

When the Hudson’s Bay Company’s fine art collection is auctioned on Wednesday, it features significant works, including Winston Churchill’s painting “Marrakech,” estimated to sell for $400,000 to $600,000. The collection reflects HBC’s historical prominence in Canada and includes notable pieces like Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith’s “Lights of a City Street.” Churchill’s painting, gifted to HBC in 1954, marks a pivotal moment in his artistic journey. The auction also includes various lesser items, highlighting HBC’s diverse heritage.

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