- 299
Porter, Robert Ker
Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Autograph letter signed, to Edward Harrison, 1 page, folio, Caracas, July 9th, 1840, with integral address, tears (with slight paper loss), stains and creases
- paper
sent care of Royal Phelps (an American businessman) to Puerto Cabello, enclosing a letter from Harrison's wife, hoping to see him soon and urging him to take care of his health, adding that it would "be cruelly dull here if not for the daily visits I pay your good lady whose society if a great resourse to me in my solitary state".
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
Porter (1777-1842), an artist, writer and diplomat, travelled extensively in Russia, Persia and Europe, before being appointed British consul in Venezuela in 1825. He resided in Caracas for fifteen years, providing extensive hospitality and continuing his artistic work, painting a portrait of Simon Bolivar and advising the Venezuelan congressional commission on the design of the republic's coat of arms.