<![CDATA[One of only three portraits of Prince William is
set to be auctioned as the Dan Llywelyn Hall piece,
entitled Fatherhood, will be sold at Bonhams First World
War Centenary Sale in London.
The portrait in question shows The Duke of Cambridge wearing a dark
suit and red tie, along with a poppy to signify the centenary of
the First World War. It is expected that the portrait will sell for
between £8,000 and £10,000 with proceeds going to the Victoria
Cross Trust and War Memorials Trust.
What is even more appealing about this particular portrait is the
fact that is available to be bought at a public auction, most Royal
paintings are usually commissioned for institutions and are rarely
ever available for the public to bid for.
Director of the War Memorials Trust, Frances Moreton, commented,
“War Memorials Trust is delighted to be a beneficiary of the sale
of this portrait. All proceeds will go to supporting the work of
protecting and conserving war memorials across the UK.”
The auction will take place on Wednesday 8th October, and will also
feature other lots, ranging from collectibles and memorabilia to
paintings and posters, though one can assume that the Royal
portrait will be the star attraction.
Also speaking positively about the auction was Chairman of the
Victoria Cross Trust, Gary Stapleton, “It is great to see the
nations heroes and those awarded with the Victoria Cross to be
immortalised through art… the proceeds from the auction will allow
us to continue our vital work in restoring the graves of Victoria
Cross heroes.”
Royal Central previously reported on this subject when the
announcement that a portrait of Prince William was to be unveiled.
See that article here.
Featured Photo Credit: Defence Images flic.kr/p/cHDzBC]]>
