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Wesley, John
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Wesley, John
- Autograph letter signed, to Miss Mary Clarkson
- ink on paper
writing with great affection to a follower ("...I love you because I believe you are upright of heart, & because you are a Child of Affection..."), explaining that he had not received her letter and encouraging her attempt "to turn the Death of Abel into verse", 1 page, 4to, autograph address panel, near Chester, 5 April 1781, laid down, framed and glazed, adhesive residue, spotting, seal tear
[with:] Miniature portrait of Mary Clarkson aged 26 by an unknown artist, oval (135 x 106mm) dated 6 October 1781, oil on copper, loose with frame; also with two later printed books
[with:] Miniature portrait of Mary Clarkson aged 26 by an unknown artist, oval (135 x 106mm) dated 6 October 1781, oil on copper, loose with frame; also with two later printed books
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
Mary Clarkson married a Mr Tapp, an Independent Minister, soon after this letter was written, but she died after only a few months of married life. The Death of Abel was a popular prose work by Solomon Gesner.