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Garrick, David.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph letter signed, to Hester Thrale
- ink on paper
assuring her of his conviction that he will not return to the professional stage and describing his recent reading before the King and Queen ("...I read the dramatic satire of Lethe by their choice to which I added three new characters, and three Fables - I likewise wrote an occasional prologue..."), 3 pages, 4to, Adelphi, 17 February [1777 or 1778]; with an autograph letter signed by Eva Maria Garrick, to Mrs Handerson, sending an invitation, 1 page, 4to, 27 November 1817, integral address leaf, remains of guard on final blank
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
Garrick's farewell to acting, written to one of the greatest women writers of the age.
"...If I were to return upon any account whatsoever to the stage, Mrs Thrale & her friends should most certainly command me - but there can never be any inducement for me to leave my present freedom & happiness, to strut & fret my hour again - I have taken a most sincere aversion to what very lately gave me some pleasure..."