A selection of artworks formerly in the private collection of playwright, composer, director, actor and singer Sir Noël Coward come up at Christie’s Modern British and Irish Art sale on March 19 at South Kensington. Paintings by Coward include portraits and scenes of Jamaica, his Caribbean home. In addition there is paintings he acquired as gifts from friends such as the actress Elizabeth Taylor, the actor David Niven, and the composer, actor and entertainer Ivor Novello. It comprises works by revered British artists such as Christopher Wood, John Nash, Edward Seago and Derek Hill. Estimates range from £300 up to £100,000.
Christopher Wood (1901-1930)
Fishing Village, Cornwall (£70,000-100,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2015.
Sir Noël Coward (1899-1973) View from Firefly Hill, Jamaica, painted in 1955 (£10,000-15,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2015