- 304
Lear, Edward
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Lear, Edward
- Series of 11 autograph letters signed, to Mrs Ellen Rawson (6) and her daughter Constance (5),
- ink on paper
one with a pen and ink drawing of Lear astride an elephant, discussing his art (“…My last - & perhaps best, - large oil paintings (Argos, Pentedatelo, Gwalior, & Ravenna,) should have been sold at Christie’s, but just now Christie’s have odiously set forth that they have not been applied to early enough…”) and poetry, his life in Italy (“...I weary exceedingly of living so much alone – tho’ I don’t see how it is to be helped...”) and plans to visit India (“…Can I bring you back a Nelliphant? Or some India Rubber or India Nink?...”), repeatedly promising to send various autographs for Constance's collection, 40 pages, 8vo and 12mo, San Remo, Genoa, Derby, London, and Brighton, 27 August 1872 to 25 May 1884, also with an autograph address panel by Wilkie Collins, to Lear (postmarked 25 August 1883), marginal nicks and tears, some dust staining
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Friendly letters to a patron. Ellen Rawson was married to William Henry Rawson (1812-1892), a wealthy banker, landowner, and prominent citizen of Halifax. She was a keen collector of the work of various living artists, and this correspondence begins after her purchase of a view of Beirut by Lear. For Constance Rawson's autograph collection see lot 282.