Of Churchill interest; a painted model boat 'Namouna'

Footnote:
This model boat formed part of the furnishings of the Churchill Suite at The Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo, the rooms having been furnished by the hotel in such a way as to evoke Sir Winston's character. In 2015 the hotel underwent major refurbishment, which resulted in them selling a large part of the contents, including this model boat, at auction.

A frequent guest at the Hotel de Paris from 1945 onwards, Sir Winston spent his winters in Monte Carlo. Initially he occupied an apartment on the 4th floor of the Rotunda before it was raised four floors. In the early 1960s, invited by Aristotle Onassis, he stayed in a luxury apartment on the 8th and the most recently completed floor, next to the restaurant 'Le Grill'. From that time on the apartment was known as the Churchill Suite.

Provenance:
Hotel de Paris Sale, Artcurial, Monte Carlo, 25th January 2015, lot 9, where acquired by the present owner's husband