Art--Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.

William Holman Hunt (7, one incomplete) on preparations for travel ("...I shall nevertheless take a six shooter with me and if necessary draw it...") and his own painting including of his son and a portrait, presumably of Stephen Lushington ("...The good old Doctor has not the virtue of being a patient or steady sitter - he in fact does not sit at all..."); Dante Gabriel Rossetti (4) on painting a portrait of Mrs Lushington, his anxiety about portraiture, and work on a painting - probably Dante's Dream ("...just now I'm a slave to a big picture which blocks up all my studio..."); Edward Burne-Jones (2) ("...my first introduction to Gabriel [Rossetti] was your doing - and big results it bought in my life..."); William Morris, on conditions in Iceland; Thomas Woolner (2) praising Stephen Lushington on his death and on the judgment of the Royal Academy; J.E. Millais (2), one admitting "I have had great trouble in deciding upon the likely plant" for the lily of the field for his illustration of the Parables; Lord Leighton (3 and a card); John Ruskin (2), one providing instruction on dress ("..so long as you are careful not to wear .. false stuffs - jewels, &c. you may wear buttons for studs, & tassels instead of laces..."); Alfred Tennyson; Georgina Burne-Jones (4); Jane Morris (2); May Morris; W.M. Rossetti; 76 pages, 8vo, with 10 envelopes, 1860-1908, some spotting, one or two items laid down

There are 12 envelopes included in this lot not 10 as stated in the catalogue. One Holman Hunt letter has paper residue at the left margin of the first page where it has apparently been removed from an album. There are later partial transcripts in typescript of four letters included in the lot.
"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."

A lively correspondence revealing Lushington's long-standing and deep association with the Pre-Raphaelites.