Christopher Sanders was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire. Attended the School of Art there in 1922-24, Leeds School of Art in 1924-26 and the Royal College of Art in 1926-29. Exhibited regularly at Royal Academy from early 1930's, becoming RA in 1961. In 1956 won a gold medal at Paris Salon. His work is included in a number of public collections (see Art UK).