The first draft of the portrait was so hated by him that he had it burned

Winston Churchill hated his portrait – and now it’s up for auction. Churchill's portrait will be auctioned at auction in London. Churchill: "We shall fight so that painters don't botch up my portrait. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight in the landing grounds"

First draft of Churchill portrait so hated by him that he had it burnt. Wartime prime minister felt the painting made him look like a ‘down-and-out drunk’ but early study for the piece is to go on sale. Churchill felt the portrait made him feel like a 'down and out drunk'

Study for portrait Winston Churchill disliked goes on show at his old home. Painting by Graham Sutherland is being displayed at Blenheim Palace before being auctioned in June. Painting will be auctioned at the palace in June and will be displayed at auction in May. Study for Winston Churchill's portrait will be sold at auction next month.