WOOD
(John, 1801-1870, Painter and Sculptor)
Group of large autograph leaves of reminiscences and reflections, unsigned,
and apparently unpublished, in his fine hand, including a striking and accomplished pencil drawing, 'Sir Francis Chantrey's visit to see my Model' (of 'Adam and Eve lamenting over the dead body of Abel', exhibited in 1823), together 12 sides on 10 sheets18" x 13¾", loose in a contemporary portfolio, no place, no date but watermark
Item Date:
1840
Stock No:
51782
£1750
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WOOLNER
(Thomas, 1825-1892, Pre-Raphaelite Sculptor)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Lucas
(Samuel LUCAS, 1811-1865, Journalist and Abolitionist) telling him that Holman HUNT (1827-1910, Pre-Raphaelite Painter) “is acquainted with a lady, Mrs Rogers, who has travelled a great deal in Syria and written some papers upon the country which are illustrated by herself from drawings taken from the places mentioned, and she much wishes to have them inserted in ‘Once a Week’, and as he knew that I was acquainted with you he asked if I would write just to mention the lady’s name to you that it might not be altogether strange if she submitted her papers to your notice. I have no doubt you are very much troubled with applications of this kind but as Mr Hunt and also Mr Edward LEAR think highly of the lady’s artistic talents, I thought that you would not be offended with the liberty I have taken...”, 1 side 8vo., 27 Rutland Street, Hampstead, 18th November annotated in another hand as
Item Date:
1859
Stock No:
41939
£325
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WOOLNER
(Thomas, 1825-1892, Pre-Raphaelite Sculptor)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Pattison
saying that "It was at Marion's ... that I had the enamel done. I sincerely hope you will soon be strong enough to pay visits as well as get a little fresh air. We had a pleasant little visit from the Rector not long since ...", 1 side 8vo, 29 Welbeck St, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
41731
£175
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WOOLNER
(Thomas, 1825-1892, Pre-Raphaelite Sculptor)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Hooker
saying that he finds that "the carter, who was sent by my plasterman to fetch the modelling traps, brought away sundry pans and basins thinking they belonged to the plasterman; will you have the goodness just to mention this circumstance at Sir Williams' and say that they shall be sent the first opportunity as soon as the man gets rid of a rheumatism which keeps him at present to his house? My kindest remembrances to Dr Hooker and to my little friends ...", 1 side 8vo., 27 Rutland St. N.W.,12th June, no year but circa
Item Date:
1859
Stock No:
41114
£275
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WOOLNER
(Thomas, 1825-1892, Pre-Raphaelite Sculptor)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent
sending his "thanks for your note. The time, tomorrow at 2 o'clock will suit me very well ...", 1 side 8vo, 29 Welbeck St, 22nd February
Item Date:
1882
Stock No:
41220
£145
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