Rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi to be auctioned in London1 day ago Share Save Anbarasan Ethirajan South Asia Regional Editor Share SaveBonhams The oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi was painted in the UK in 1931A rare oil portrait of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi - painted in 1931 in the UK - will be auctioned in London next month. Gandhi led a non-violent resistance movement against British rule in India and his teachings have inspired millions. The auction house Bonhams says the painting, made by British artist Clare Leighton, is "thought to be the only oil portrait that Gandhi actually sat for". Universal Images Group via Getty Images Mahatma Gandhi visited London in 1931 to attend the second Round Table ConferenceIn November 1931, Leighton showcased her portraits of Gandhi at an exhibition at the Albany Galleries in London. The exhibition included a charcoal sketch of Gandhi, asleep in his office, along with the oil portrait that is now set to be auctioned.