Christopher Wood (1901-1930), Fishing Village, Cornwall, est £70,000-100,000 (most expensive lot). The private collection of Sir Noël Coward, which will be offered as part of the Modern British and Irish Art sale on 19 March 2015 at South Kensington. This collection features a group of paintings by Coward himself, which include portraits and scenes of Jamaica alongside 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.
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