WEBSTER
(Thomas, 1800-1886, R.A., Figure Painter)
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Redgrave',
(Richard Redgrave, 1804-1888, R.A.), saying he is "hard at work and hope to return with two pictures, if not finished, in a very forward state. Something or other turns up every day in this neighbourhood worth painting ... I hope we shall induce you to visit us, by offering you a bed ... Had I my time to commence again I would adopt your practice, as I am certain nothing can be so enjoyable as Landscape painting", with a note by Redgrave, 3 sides 8vo., Willisty House, Cranbrook, Kent, 24th August 1856,
traces of laying down on blank portion of fourth side
Item Date:
1856
Stock No:
13485
£35
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WEMYSS
(Francis Richard, 1818-1914, from 1883 10th Earl, Connoisseur and Artist, Volunteer ADC to Queen Victoria, Edward VII and George V)
Autograph Letter Signed as Lord Elcho to Dr Lorrimer,
asking him to dinner, 2 sides 8vo., no place, c.
faint traces of marginal mount on verso
Item Date:
1860
Stock No:
19805
£15
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WESTMACOTT
(Sir Richard, 1775-1856, Sculptor)
Autograph Letter Signed to Thomas Coates,
making an appointment, 2 sides 8vo., 14 South Audley Street, London, no date, c.
Item Date:
1830
Stock No:
13496
£15
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WESTMACOTT
(Sir Richard, 1775-1856, Sculptor)
Autograph Letter Signed to the Dean of Westminster,
agreeing to visit the Deanery to look "over the works with you, & will in the meantime prepare an estimate of the probable expense attending the removal and recreation of the monument ...", 2 sides 8vo., S. Audley Street, 16th August
Item Date:
1847
Stock No:
3708
£75
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"THE KING ... INTENDS TO LAY THE FOUNDATION STONE FOR THE E. STATUE"
WESTMACOTT
(Sir Richard, 1775-1856, Sculptor)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent
sincerely regretting "that it will not be in my power to dine with you. The King, it has been intimated to me, intends laying the Foundation Stone for the E. Statue on the 12th & although I am not yet under any Commands it has been hinted to me that I should be at Windsor in case of being asked for. It will indeed be an extraordinary thing to find any other person than the Artist who executes the work, putting the Trowel into His Majesty's hands ..." with a postscript that he is spending the day with his family at Richmond, 3 sides 8vo., no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
39789
£175
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