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I thought it was a cheap copy – but I had bought the stolen Churchill portrait ‘worth millions’
But it was the black and white portrait of Churchill, snapped in 1941 while the 67-year-old leader was waiting to finish his speech to the Canadian parliament, that brought Karsh international fame.
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Lawyer unknowingly buys stolen Winston Churchill portrait worth millions: ‘Like having a Mona Lisa’
Renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh snapped the iconic portrait in 1941 in the Speaker’s office just after Churchill delivered a rousing wartime address to Canadian lawmakers. The original ...
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Portraits in time
The portrait is based on a 1951 picture by renowned Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh. It was taken within six months of the Queen’s accession to the throne, which makes it a compelling choice for ...
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Stolen Churchill portrait which was swapped with forgery returns to Canada
Renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh snapped the famous portrait in 1941 in the speaker’s office just after Sir Winston delivered a rousing wartime address to Canadian legislators. Towards the end ...