A portrait of Mahatma Gandhi by Clare Leighton, widely believed to be the only oil portrait he personally sat for, has sold for £152,800 at a Bonhams auction, far surpassing its original estimate of £50,000 to £70,000.
The sale took place as part of Bonhams’ Travel and Exploration auction, and marks the first time the portrait has appeared at an auction. Bonhams described the work as a rare and exceptional piece, both for its artistic merit and its direct connection to Gandhi himself.
