WATTS
(George Frederic, 1817-1904, O.M., R.A., Painter and Sculptor)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Davey,
saying that he is “very glad you should have the picture which I think as time goes on will not be of less interest or value. I shall be charmed to see you and hear how the great Italian pictures looked to you on your last visit but I am likely to be away till about this day week. I have been suffering from a violent cold these last three weeks & do not expect to throw it off without change of air. When you come I will show you an excellent plan of my own whereby you can place your pictures in any light you please. Certainly I should like Mr Davey’s portrait to be seen under fairly favourable conditions in your house for I think it one of my best...”, 1 side 8vo., Little Holland House, 7th March
Item Date:
1882
Stock No:
42571
£100
Add to Wish List
Order/Enquire
Full Details
|
|
WATTS
(George Frederic, 1817-1904, O.M., R.A., Painter and Sculptor)
Autograph Letter Signed to “Dear Lady Louisa”
saying that he is “so unwell today that I shall be quite unable to profit by the Duke’s kindness. My attacks do not last long and I hope the promised sitting may be given some day next week any day at the same hour will suit me if I have some notice. I hope I am not putting the Duke to any inconvenience...”, 1 side 8vo., Little Holland House, 23rd June
Item Date:
1865
Stock No:
41954
£125
Add to Wish List
Order/Enquire
Full Details
|
|
WATTS
(George Frederic, 1817-1904, O.M., R.A., Painter and Sculptor)
Autograph Letter Signed to “My dear Joachim”
saying that he has “read the enclosed but do not consider myself responsibl. I should have called to see you & thank you once over for your kindness but I have a bad cold & cannot go out, still I hope to see you before you leave England...”, 1 side 8vo., Little Holland House, 30th March
Item Date:
1874
Stock No:
43564
£75
Add to Wish List
Order/Enquire
Full Details
|
|
WATTS SAYS HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TAKEN A PENNY FOR HIS PAINTING ‘PROGRESS’
WATTS
(George Frederic, 1817-1904, O.M., R.A., Painter and Sculptor)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Knowles
saying that he has “sent back the proofs, a sad mess! I did not in submitting my scribble suppose that as a matter of course it would be thought worthy of a place in the 19th. I am but a stammerer so unused to the kind of effort to say what I could. ‘I would that. my tongue could utter the thoughts that arise in me’ but that is not for my tongue & what I have to say must be endeavoured often in another language less direct or intelligible, still I thought perhaps the direction of the thoughts of one who feels so deeply as I do, & has observed so long (well on in my 85th year) & seen so much, might receive indulgence from you if nothing more. Notwithstanding the indulgence I still feel is necessary & excuse the presumption, one of those who ‘rush in there where Angels fear to tread’ Will you add to my obligation by kindly looking over, or having what I have written looked over & any obvious faults corrected. Plus I do not expect the thing to be paid for, I am more than paid for by the acceptance of it. Hallam came to me asking if I had any sketch of his Father the Colony might purchase. I hae found one which I am endeavouring to finish in order to present it, Hallam’s appointment seems in all ways a great success. I hope he has a fine future before him...”, 3 sides 8vo., Limnerslease, Guildford, 9th April
Item Date:
1901
Stock No:
43836
£225
Add to Wish List
Order/Enquire
Full Details
|
|
WATTS SAYS HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TAKEN A PENNY FOR HIS PAINTING ‘PROGRESS’
WATTS
(George Frederic, 1817-1904, O.M., R.A., Painter and Sculptor)
Autograph Letter Signed to “Dear Lady Aberdeen”
saying that he doesn’t “care as a rule very much about what is thought of my work regarded as picture making but I do greatly care about my intention being understood & I am greatly pleased by your recognition of what I have sought to convey by my picture. Progress. I am sorry I can’t beg your acceptance of the picture, I never should have taken a penny for work of that class (that direction of object,) but i have never been any thing but a Working Man! I really don’t know where the Photograph Rachel showed you is to be found but I think Mr Hollyer of Pembroke Square Kengsington probably took it & will have prints of it...”, 2 sides 8vo., Limnerslease, Guildford, 22nd April
Item Date:
1904
Stock No:
42662
£125
Add to Wish List
Order/Enquire
Full Details
|
|