Portrait of Prince Charles to be auctioned

Portrait of Prince Charles can be seen commonly at Sotheby's on October 12.

Prince Charles first portrait ever made by renowned Chinese artist Yan Pei-Ming, will be auctioned to raise money for charity.

Contemporary artist Yan Pei-Ming make black and white painting size heirs of the throne is an effort to raise funds.

And a shoulder-length portrait heads made based on a series of photos. Therefore EarnPrince Charles does not need to sit down specifically to be painted.

Portrait reflects the feelings that arise at this time, "said said Yan Pei-Ming.

"Prince Charles represents one of the greatest dynasties in Europe, and at the same time through him, images, texts and expressions to the core subject of the painting," said Shanghai-born artist.

This work is expected to sell £ 300,000 at an auction on 16 October.Images will be shown to the public at Sotheby's auction house on October 12, a few days before the auction.

Cancer Foundation

The advantage of the auction will be donated equally to institutions Drawing School of Prince Charles and Mimi Foundation cancer charity.

The artwork in the message by the official residence of Prince Charles' Clarence House and Myriam Ullens art collector.

Ulllens is founder Mimi Foundation after he had cancer. The charity currently operate a fitness center for patients in Switzerland, France and Belgium.

In addition to portraits of Prince Charles, the auction house Sotheby's will auction off a number of famous artists, including Tracey Emin and Antony Gormley.

Auction organizers hope to raise more than £ 1 million for Mimi Foundation.