# Winston Churchill’s 1948 painting sells for £716,800; proceeds to fund arts programme

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- Published: 2026-10-23T09:37:53+00:00
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Winston Churchill's artwork, Amaryllis Lily, fetched an impressive £716,800 at auction, with proceeds directed toward the Churchill Fellowship. This funding will bolster the Making Space for the Arts initiative, aimed at increasing public participation in the arts. The piece, which has a fascinating legacy, was originally given to Churchill's daughter before being donated. This auction not only ex

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