- 41
Art.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of about 100 letters by nineteenth-century British artists, including:
- ink on paper
John Singer Sargent (to Lord Brabazon, on the installation of his "Boston decoration"), J. McNeill Whistler (with butterfly signature), G.F. Watts (2), W.P. Frith (5, one arranging for Gladstone to visit his house), also with ten printed copies of a petition to A.J. Balfour as Prime Minister for a pension to Isabel Mercy Pinwell, widow of the artist G.P. Pinwell, signed by John Tenniel, Alma-Tadema, Byam Shaw, and others, some letters with typed transcriptions, loose in a series of folders, some wear and occasional soiling
[also with letters by]: Charles Palmer Diamond, David Cox (2, and a sketch), E.E. Ryan (1, and 2 sketches), George Richmond, John Hayter (with sketches), Hubert Herkomer, Valentine Bartholomew (15), Henry Jutsum, George Jones, Frank Holl, Samuel Lawrence, Harrison Weir (5), Patrick Nasmyth (cut signature), Paul Sandby (2), James Tissot, E.M. Ward, James Ward, John Thompson, Clarkson Stanfield (2), Thomas Unwins (5), W.H. Hunt (4), John Gibson, Philip May (4), C.R. Leslie, A.G. Vickers (passport), E.L. Sambourne (6), Frederick Taylor, Daniel Maclise (2), William Mulready (unsigned), A.E. Chalon (2), T.S. Boys (7), A.W. Callcott, G.V. Cole, E.W. Cooke, John Fulleylove, M.B. Foster, Copley Fielding (6), and Edward Duncan.
[also with letters by]: Charles Palmer Diamond, David Cox (2, and a sketch), E.E. Ryan (1, and 2 sketches), George Richmond, John Hayter (with sketches), Hubert Herkomer, Valentine Bartholomew (15), Henry Jutsum, George Jones, Frank Holl, Samuel Lawrence, Harrison Weir (5), Patrick Nasmyth (cut signature), Paul Sandby (2), James Tissot, E.M. Ward, James Ward, John Thompson, Clarkson Stanfield (2), Thomas Unwins (5), W.H. Hunt (4), John Gibson, Philip May (4), C.R. Leslie, A.G. Vickers (passport), E.L. Sambourne (6), Frederick Taylor, Daniel Maclise (2), William Mulready (unsigned), A.E. Chalon (2), T.S. Boys (7), A.W. Callcott, G.V. Cole, E.W. Cooke, John Fulleylove, M.B. Foster, Copley Fielding (6), and Edward Duncan.
Condition
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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
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