Lawrence's Wellington Portrait Leads Christie's Old Masters Sale

On 30 June, during Classic Week in London, Christie's Old Masters Evening Sale will feature a significant work: a portrait of the Duke of Wellington by Sir Thomas Lawrence. The Duke regarded this piece as 'one of the best if not the best' created by Lawrence. Initiated in 1820, the same year Lawrence assumed the role of President of the Royal Academy, the painting was showcased there in 1822 to great acclaim. Valued between £8,000,000 and £12,000,000, the artwork portrays Wellington following his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815, skillfully revealing the man behind his legendary image.