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Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of letters by artists mostly to Jane Elizabeth Senior, comprising:
- ink on paper
Frederic, Lord Leighton (14, including two to Mrs Senior's son Walter), discussing his own work and that of others, and personal affairs; J.E. Millais (7), arranging sittings and including one letter to Taylor ("...I am so struck with Mrs Senior's beauty, that I hope some day she will sit to me. Although I have not the reputation for painting beauty yet I think I can appreciate it in nature..."); Dante Gabriel Rossetti (3), including discussion of the availability of houses on Cheyne Walk; W. Holman Hunt (3), on his marriage and other subjects; John Ruskin (2); 63 pages, chiefly 8vo, 1862-88, most items laid down on backing paper, seemingly removed from an album
Condition
most items laid down on backing paper, seemingly removed from an album, and some letters have slight brown stains from the backing adhesive.
"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
"Jeanie" Senior, best remembered as a philanthropic workhouse inspector, was the brother of Thomas Hughes and had a close friendship with the artist G.F. Watts.