SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on Sir Thomas Lawrence Muse of a master expected to draw a record price  Oct 22, 2009 Before that it appeared in many distinguished collections, including that of King William II of Holland and the English portrait artist Sir Thomas Lawrence, who amassed one of the most celebrated old master drawing collections. If it achieves anywhere near its estimate it will break the auction record for an old master drawing, which is shared by Michelangelo's Risen Christ and Leonardo da Vinci's Horse and Rider - they sold separately for 8. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment) John Philip Kemble by Sir Thomas La...  Sep 26, 2009 John Philip Kemble by Sir Thomas Lawrence. John Philip Kemble by Sir Thomas Lawrence ... The NPG has acquired a portrait of Kemble by well-known portraitist Sir Thomas Lawrence. (Suite101.com) History of the Athenaeum Club  Apr 13, 2009 John Wilson Croker, Sir Thomas Lawrence and other intellectual friends, founded the Athenaeum in 1824 for gentlemen who were accomplished in science, literature or art and patrons of these fields. In a club environment, gentlemen could discuss new literary ideas, debate scientific theories and possibly find patrons for important work. (Suite101.com) Back to Art News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009