ABBEY, Edwin Austin (1852-1911). Artist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Henry Thompson, 1 page 8vo (corner missing, stained), Morgan Hall, Fairford, Gloucestershire, 14 November 1890. Declining an invitation with an apology for the delay in replying.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7144]
AITCHISON, George (1825-1910). Architect.
Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs Routledge & Sons, asking for details about his decorations for Goldsmiths' Hall to be mentioned in his biography, 1 p. 8vo, Harley Street, 1894.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2529]
[ALLOM, Thomas] (1804-1872), Architect and artist.Commonplace book apparently belonging to his first wife, Mary Ann [Rawlins], 4to in marbled boards. With several pages evidently in Mary Ann's hand, an extensive short story or or perhaps factual narrative (apparently incomplete), fragments of poetry and prose, a few loose letters etc.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 23364]
ARCHITECTS
Menu of a dinner given for T.E. Collcutt as President of R.I.B.A., signed by Collcutt and by George Collinson, and 15 other architects, 22 June 1907.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2535]
ASHPITAL, Arthur (1807-1869). Architect.
Autograph Letter Signed, regretting that his speech about the Collegiate church had gone astray in the post, 1 page 8vo, 8 Carlton Chambers, 'Saturday' no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2536]
Autograph Letter Signed to Hermann Hart, sending a cheque for his share of the cost of the new wall, 1 page 8vo, St John's Wood, 11 January no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2573]
BARRY, Alfred (1826-1910). Religious writer. Son of Sir Charles Barry.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Beale, cancelling a council meeting and vowing to do more for her cause in the future, 1½ pages 8vo, The Cloisters, Windsor Castle, 13 October.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2575]
BARRY, Sir Charles (1795-1860). Architect of the Houses of Parliament.Autograph Letter Signed to Mr James, 1 page 4to (slight traces of former mounting on the reverse, Foley Place, 11 May 1839. Concerning his work on the Reform Club.
£175 / $290 / €211 [No: 21486]
BROWNE, Hablot Knight (1815-1882). Artist & illustrator of Dickens; 'Phiz'.Autograph Letter Signed to E.W. Walford, 2 pages 8vo on conjunct leaves, 2 Stirling Crescent, Notting Hill, no date. Submitting an article written by one of his sons.
£250 / $415 / €302 [No: 21084]
BURTON, Decimus (1800-1881). Architect.Autograph Letter Signed to ?W[illiam] Brockedon (1787-1854, painter, writer, and inventor), 2½ pages 8vo, with address-leaf, Spring Garden, 13 December 1827. Explaining that his brother had been unable to execute Brockedon's commissions on the Continent.
£175 / $290 / €211 [No: 21477]
BYRNE, Anne Frances (1775-1837). Flower painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Hutton, explaining that her sister is visiting Woolwich 'where I am sure she will not be unmindful of your request', 1 p. 8vo, no place, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3414]
Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs Croft & Son, declining to attend the Clug of the Royal Academy, 1 p. 8vo with address-leaf, no place, no date.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 3104]
CANOVA, Antonio (1757-1822). Italian sculptor.Document Signed, a diploma signed as President of the Accademia Romana di S. Luca, 1 page small folio, St Apollinare, 16 August 1813. Made out and also signed by by the secretary, G.A. Guattani, with red wax seal (small splash by Canova's signature, not affecting the text), awarding the third prize, first class for the 'concorso del Nudo' to Salvatore Passamonti from Rome.
£425 / $705 / €514 [No: 21475]
COOK, Richard (1784-1857). Historical painter.
Autograph Letter Signed [?to Sir Martin Archer Shee], accepting an invitation, 1 p. 8vo (trimmed at the head), 9 Jan 1841.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3896]
COOPER, Abraham (1787-1868). Battle & animal painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Martin Archer Shee, accepting his 'polite' invitation & sending best compliments to Lady Shee, 1 p. 8vo, 19 New Millman Street, 17 Aug 1843.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3430]
COPE, Charles West (1811-1890). Painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Eastlake, accepting an invitation, 1 p. 8vo, Kensington Gore, 3 Jan 1865.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3910]
COPE, Charles West (1811-1890). Painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Foster, sending autographs to complete his 'set' & offering more if required, 1 p. 8vo, Kensington Gore, 7 May 1883.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3909]
CRAIG, Edward Gordon (1872-1966). Artist & stage designer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Abud, 1 page 8vo (torn and repaired), Theatre, Chatham, no date. Offering to bring him a poster to examine.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 3960]
CRANE, Walter (1845-1915). Artist.Autograph Letter Signed to [Haldane?] Macfall, 1 page 4to, Old House, 13 Holland Avenue, 20 November 1909. Arranging to see him 'on the subject of your letter' and adding that 'I dare say I could find a photograph'.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 21345]
CRANE, Walter (1845-1915). Artist.Autograph Letter Signed to the publisher Rivington, 2 page 8vo (laid down on an album leaf), Place Farm, Streatley-on-Thames, 3 August 1899. Expressing satisfaction that Rivington had completed a handbook, and the hope that testimonials might be forthcoming from 'Prof Roberts Austen, Mrs Merritt, Mr Shields & Mr Holman Hunt'.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 22509]
CROFTS, Ernest (1847-1911). Painter.
Autograph Letter Signed on a picture postcard depicting his Battle of Waterloo, happily sending his autograph, and complaining about the reproduction, 26 Jun 1907.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3109]
CROFTS, Ernest (1847-1911). Painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Molony, sending his autograph in response to a rhymed request, 1 p. 8vo, Piccadilly, 18 Feb 1908.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3975]
DAVID D'ANGERS, Pierre Jean Third person (secretarial) letter to Monsieur Boltröm, 1 page 8vo, 14 Rue d'assas [Paris], 'Dimanche' no date. Regretting that he had not been at home when Boltröm had called, and asking him to look in the following day if possible.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 0215]
DEFREGGER, Franz von (1835-1925). German painter.Autograph Letter Signed (in German) to Bondi ('Sekretär') in Salzburg, 2 pages 8vo with envelope (slight traces of mounting), 6 February [19]18. Explaining that the demand for his pictures 'has never been so high as in recent years, and that I am totally sold out of them apart from my person collection', and complaining of his eyesight.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 23127]
DICKSEE, Sir Francis Bernard (1853-1928). Painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Henslow, 2 pages (facing pages, but glued together), Athenaeum, 'Thursday', no date. Naming Thursday the follow week and giving the time of his train.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21692]
DICKSEE, Sir Francis Bernard (1853-1928). Painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Messel, 1 page 8vo with envelope, Grenville House, 26 June 1898. Accepting an invitation.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21689]
DOBSON, William Charles Thomas (1817-1898). Painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, recounting that the picture had arrived safely and discussing the market for paintings, 3½ pages 8vo, Hampstead, 'Sunday', no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1109]
DURHAM, Joseph (1814-1877). Sculptor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Hall, declining her evening invitation due to a relapse of gout, 1 page 8vo, Portland Place, 3 January 1872.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1152]
DURHAM, Joseph (1814-1877). Sculptor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Cooper, hoping he will be able to accompany him to Bognor, 2 pages 8vo, Portland Place, 20 September no year [1866?].
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1153]
EASTLAKE, Sir Charles Lock (1793-1865). Artist. President of the Royal Academy.Brief Autograph Letter Signed to J[ohn] Murray, 1 page 8vo, 7 Fitzroy Square, 12 August 1844(?9). Returning a borrowed book.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 20847]
EGG, Augustus Leopold (1816-1863). Painter.Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Taylor', 2 pages 16mo (the second leaf lightly hinged to the remains of an album leaf), no place, no date. Rearranging a dinner engagement.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 21119]
ELMORE, Alfred (1815-1881). Irish historical painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to D. Roberts, 1 page 16mo, no place, no date [endorsed at head 'April 20 1859']. Regretting that he is ill and requesting him not to go out in the 'cold east wind'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 1679]
ELMORE, Alfred (1815-1881). Irish historical painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to James T. Caird, 2 pages 8vo, (remains of former mount), Victoria Road, Kensington, 16 August 1860. Enclosing a receipt (no longer present) for a painting, and expressing his satisfaction that the Caird family are pleased with it.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1680]
Autograph Letter Signed to C.W. Schofield, 1 page 8vo neatly laid down, St John's Road, London, 5 May 1863. Apologising for his carelessness and giving Stanfield's address in Hampstead.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 1849]
FAIRHOLT, Frederick William (1814-1866). Engraver and antiquarian writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to T.J. Croker, 1 page 16mo, no place, no date. Giving Lord L's address as 21 Grosvenor Place, and explaining that he will not be in London until Monday.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1888]
FARLEIGH, John (1900-1965). Painter, engraver and illustrator.
Autograph Postcard Signed to Rich and Walker, Belsize Grove, 5 September 1946. Suggesting an alternative date for an art school, and explaining he will charge a nominal fee of 2 guineas.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1889]
FERGUSSON, James (1808-1886). Scottish architect and writer on architecture.
Autograph Letter Signed to Cooke, 1 page 8vo, (trimmed and laid down), Langham Place, 'Monday', no date. Requesting Mr [John] Murray's proofs of his work, so that he can compare them with his own.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1982]
FIELDING, Anthony Vandyke Copley (1787-1855). Landscape painter.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Copley Fielding') to Mr Way, offering to show his latest pictures, 1 page 8vo on black-edged writing paper, Charlotte Street, 9 April 1849.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 2864]
FORD, Edward Onslow (1852-1901). Sculptor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lt.-Colonel Halton welcoming anyone with an interest in honouring the memory of a hero (possibly referrring to his Gordon Memorial), 2 pages 8vo, 1888.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4051]
FOSTER, Peter Le Neve (1809-1879). Secretary to the Society of Arts.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Annie (?)Lightbound, 3 pages 8vo, Society of Arts, London, 1870. Thanking her for the cowl she had returned, apologising for the inconvenience it may have caused, and giving news of his family.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0140]
FRITH, William Powell (1818-1909). Painter.Autograph Letter Signed to [indecipherable], 1 page 8vo, 7 Pembridge Villas, Bayswater, 23 June 1865. Advocating the teaching of Mr Carey or, as a cheaper alternative, the Kensington Museum, as he himself does not himself take pupils.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 22047]
FURNISS, Harry (1854-1925). Caricaturist and illustrator.Amusing 'mirror' Autograph Letter Signed with a sketch of the back of his head, 23 St Edmund's Terrace, Regent's Park, 21 June 1902. An 'autograph joke'.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 24101]
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 18 Maddox Street [London], 30 June 1908. Sending a donation of 20 guineas to the Architects Benevolent Society.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5325]
GILBERT, Sir Alfred (1854-1934). Sculptor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Henry Thompson accepting an invitation, 1 page 8vo (a little browned), 16 Maida Vale, 8 October 1896.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4058]
GLEICHEN, Count (1833-1891). Admiral & sculptor; Prince Ferdinand Victor of Hohenlohe.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Gleichen') to Mr Hay, on two sides of a correspondence card (traces of former mounting at head), St James's Palace, 10 June 1884. Thanking him for the trouble he has taken about 'the Holloway statues'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5368]
GOULD, Sir Francis Carruthers (1844-1925). Cartoonist and editor of Picture Politics.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Elizabeth Lee gently refusing her suggestion of an article on the German theatre, 1½ pages 8vo, 'The Westminster Gazette', 8 January 1903.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4061]
GOULD, Sir Francis Carruthers (1844-1925). Cartoonist and editor of Picture Politics.
Autograph Letter Signed to Macleod Yearsley, 1 page 8vo, on writing paper of The Westminster Gazette, 8 June 1906. Thanking him for a note and sketch ('I already had the creature in my mind as the likeness is certainly a striking one').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5473]
GRAHAM, Peter (1836-1921). Painter
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Westoun, St Andrews, 13 March 1912. Acceding to a request.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5497]
GRAINGER, Richard (1798-1861). Architect.
Letter Signed to Messrs Chapman, Bankers, 1 page 4to with address-leaf, Newcastle, 18 January 1836. Explaining that 'the Business' must be delayed until Friday because of the need for the deeds to pass the Council.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6106]
GREENAWAY, Kate (1846-1901). Artist & creator of childrens' books.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Norman, 2 pages 8vo (the first a little browned), 39 Frognal, Hampstead, 5 May 1892. Explaining that she is too busy to see her in the next few days but could manage later, and that 'I have not seen either of the Miss Adeys for so long'.
£285 / $473 / €344 [No: 24017]
GREENAWAY, Kate (1846-1901). Artist & creator of childrens' books.Two studies of hands and arms, two arms, one turned up & the other down on an 8vo sheet, and, on a 4to sheet, a profile of a young girl in a sashed dress, holding her arm in front of her, undated.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 1997]
Document Signed, 1 page 4to (oblong), partially printed and completed by hand, Exposition Internationale de Bruxelles, 1897. Authorising MM E Bernard & Cie to photograph his picture Pêlerin de la Mecque and reproduce it for the Catalogue (worn in the folds with some tearing).
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6212]
HALL, Sydney Prior (1842-1922). Painter.Autograph Letter Signed to fellow artist George [Cruikshank], 1 page 8vo, Kensington, 14 April no year. Voicing misgivings about the 'Royal Aquarium', chiefly whether or not the sale of Cruikshank's drawings was compelled and payment made, threatening to resign from the Committee if satisfactory answers are not forthcoming.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 6421]
HALLE, Charles E. (1846-1919). Portrait painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Carnarvon, 1 page 8vo, The Avenue, 76 Fulham Road, 30 April 1885. Pleading a former dinner engagement the following evening, but hoping to be able to leave early enough to attend her party before it ends.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6436]
HAMON, Jean Louis (1821-1874). French painter.Autograph Note Signed, 1 page 8vo (slightly trimmed, traces of mounting at the corners), headed 'Exposition de 1864'. Giving the titles of two pictures and brief biographical details.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 7292]
HARDIE, Martin (1875-1952). Artist & museum official.
Typewritten Letter Signed to F C Tilney, 1 page 8vo, Rodbourne, 6 Yardley Park Road, Tonbridge, 4 March 1951. Thanking him for his letter and supplements, sending a subscription and expressing the hope that he will be able to continue publishing 'sound ideas about sane art, based on a wealth of knowledge and experience'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6558]
HARDING, Silvester (1745-1809). Artist & publisher.Autograph Letter Signed to his son George, 1 page 4to, 9 October 1803. Discussing the possibility of finding George a permanent situation ('Lord Clarendon is one of the last men in the world to apply to').
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 6515]
HAYTER, Sir George (1792-1871). Portrait painter.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (laid down), 9 Stratford Place, 9 June 1838. Asking for a ticket to see 'the medals given at the Hanover Square rooms by the Society for the Encouragement of Arts'.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 6753]
HENDERSON, John (1804-1862). Scottish architect.
Autograph Letter Signed to Ian Cunningham in Edinburgh, 3 pages 8vo, Glasgow, 24 July 1847. Discussing the finances of 'the Alliance', which are experiencing some difficulty.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6827]
HILLIER, Tristram Paul (1905-1983). Painter.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Weiner, 1 page 4to, Yew Tree ottage, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, 11 September 1965. Espressing his willingness to contribute to Weiner's collection, and asking for elucidation as what exactly is required.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7280]
JACOMB-HOOD, George Percy (1857-1929). Painter, illustrator, etcher & sculptor.A page from his diary/sketch-book, 30 x 25mm (ca 12 x 9½ inches), in pencil, dated 2 August no year. Chronicling a boat trip from Brownsea Castle Steps to Ryde Pier, taking in Hurst Castle, Cowes and Stokes Bay and illustrating the arrival of the German Emperor, shown with the Prince of Wales on the Royal Yacht.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 23936]
JEKYLL, Gertrude (1843-1932). Artist and garden designer.Three Autograph Letters Signed to Miss Sevinge in Farnham, in all 4 pages 8vo with two envelopes, Munstead Wood, Godalming, 7 and 19 April 1931 and August 29 no year. Exchanging plants and information about them, stating, in her last letter, that her gardener has sent the wrong plant ('but I do not regret it as it is one of the best').
£1350 / $2241 / €1633 [No: 23517]
JEKYLL, Gertrude (1843-1932). Artist and garden designer.Autograph Letter Signed and a postcard to Mrs Cecil Mangles, the letter is 2 pages 8vo (slightly chewed at the sides), Munstead Wood, Godalming, 14 May and 6 June 1931. Offering advice about propagating a plant, illustrated with a sketch, and asking for a sample.
£850 / $1411 / €1028 [No: 23518]
JEKYLL, Gertrude (1843-1932). Artist and garden designer.Good Autograph Letter Signed to [Logan] Pearsall Smith (1865-1946, literary scholar), 1 page 4to with sketches in the margin, Munstead Wood, 8 July 1926. Taking him to task over his explanation of the expression 'by hook or by crook' in Words & Idioms (1925), and mentioning a reference in Shakesepare to 'bag & baggage'.
£825 / $1369 / €998 [No: 21748]
JONES, George (1786-1869). Painter.Two Autograph Letters Signed to Sir Martin [Archer-Shee], 1 page 12mo and 1 page 8vo, 6 January 1836 and 'Thursday' no date. Accepting an invitation if his rheumatic head allows and declining another invitation as he is already 'in a dilemma between two friends with whom I ought to dine'.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 19843]
Autograph Letter Signed to fellow painter, S[olomon] A[lexander] Hart, 2 pages 12mo, Fitzroy Square 'Wednesday' no date. Inviting Hart to accompany him to the Princess Theatre to see Henry VIII.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21028]
LANDSEER, Charles (1799-1879). Historical painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Charles Eastlake, 1 page 8vo (laid down, one corner cut), Royal Academy, 9 January 1853. Accepting an invitation to dine.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21027]
LANDSEER, Sir Edwin (1802-1873). Animal-painter.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent 1 page 8vo, St John's Wood, 27 January 1837.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 23096]
LANDSEER, Thomas (1795-1880). Engraver.
Autograph Letter Signed to Frank, 2 pages 8vo, no place, 'Thursday Eve' no date. An invitation to Frank and his wife to dine the following Sunday.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21030]
LANE, Richard James (1800-1872). Line-engraver and lithographer.Autograph Letter Signed to R[ichard] Redgrave, 1 page 8vo (laid down), 1 York Villas, Campden Hill, but headed 'Etching Room', 26 October [?1865]. Discussing the forthcoming journey of Sir Cahrles Eastlake, who was to winter at Como, and the fragile state of his health.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 20851]
LANE, Richard James (1800-1872). Line-engraver and lithographer.
Autograph Letter Signed to William Longton, 4 pages 8vo, 28 March 1858. Thanking him for sending the 'ingenious waistcoat' which, in consequence of his drinking habits ('by positive Medical direction') make him a candidate for donning it.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 21040]
LAW, Ernest (1854-1930). Author & art collector.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo, 5 Tite Street, Chelsea, 2 February 1923. Insisting that the portrait of the Prince of Orange at Hampton Court is not a copy or replica of the 'so-called Van Dyck in the Hermitage collection at St Petersburgh'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21140]
LAWRENCE, Sir Thomas (1769-1830). Portrait-painter.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Norfolk Square, 8 January 1826. Asking his correspondent to call the following morning 'on your way to the City'.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 24079]
LEAR, Edward (1812-1888). Artist and nonsense poet.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo with integral blank, 8 Duchess Street, Portland Place, 25 June 1897. Thanking him for his Book of Bosh and for its dedication to himself as the 'Father of Nonsense'.
£1150 / $1909 / €1391 [No: 24055]
LEIGHTON, Frederick, Baron Leighton (1830-1896). Painter.Autograph Letter Signed evidently to a firm of bookbinders, 3½ pages small 8vo, 6 April no year. Complaining about their work.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 20761]
LE JEUNE, Henry (1819-1904). Historical painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to W Sherlock, 1½ pages 8vo on black-edged paper (torn in the edges, somewhat crumpled), 144 Adelaide Road, 4 July 1864. Explaining that his means will allow him to keep only four of the stereographs.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21677]
LOCK, William (1732-1810). Art connoisseur & patron.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to (creased), Norbury Park, 1 May no year. Regretting that the farm in question is not likely to become available and apologising for his mistake.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21815]
LONG, Edwin Longsden (1829-1891). Painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Pollock, 2 pages 8vo, Kelston, Fitzjohn's Avenue, 9 February 1885. Inviting her, and particularly Sir Frederic, to view the two pictures, the subject of which was suggested by her husband.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22065]
LOW, David (1891-1963). Cartoonist.Two Typewritten Letters Signed to H D Henderson, editor of The Nation, 2 pages 4to (one letter struck through as answered), Golders Green, 29 April and 7 July 1928. Concerning a book review ('I have always followed the general plan of trying anything once').
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 22153]
LOW, David (1891-1963). Cartoonist.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Gerald Bullitt, 1 page 8vo (filing holes), Golders Green, 20 January 1941. Turning down Bullitt's request for him to appear in his radio series In My Opinion ('No time at present, confound it, for consecutive thought on Art').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22154]
LUCAS, (John) Seymour (1849-1923). Historical & portrait painter.Two Autograph Letters Signed to [Harry] Furniss ('Mr Bradshaw Bagshaw' & 'Furniss'), 4 pages 8vo, West Hampstead, 9 August 1889 and 16 February 1916. Requesting an album and 'Schools and Masters of Fence' which he requires for reference, reporting a favourable reaction to Furniss's drawings and regretting that Mrs Lucas's chill had prevented their meeting.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 20408]
LUCAS, (John) Seymour (1849-1923). Historical & portrait painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to McFall, 1 page 4to, New Place, Woodchurch Road, West Hampstead, 23 July 1909. Denying any intention to seek 'the post' and promising to support McFall in any way he can.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 20406]
LUCAS, John Seymour (1849-1923). Historical painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs Craster, 1 page 4to on writing paper of 'Shakeseare's England' exhibition, 24 February 1912. Offering the services of a daughter of a friend for the musical section of the Exhibition.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22196]
LUDOVICI, Anthony M. (1882-1971). Artist and writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to (stain in central fold), 35 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, 3 January 1921. Offering to meet to discuss the subject of his correpondent's symposium.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22217]
LUDOVICI, Anthony M. (1882-1971). Artist and writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Starr, 1 page 8vo, 35 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, 17 March 1921. Sending verses (no longer present) for possible publication.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22218]
Autograph Letter Signed to Pegram, 2 pages 8vo, Wentworth House, Newbury, 5 November 1934. Presenting him with a Turner drawing which turned up when he was having a clear-out prior to selling his house and explaining that the asking price for the house will be exactly what he paid for it.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22584]
MacDOWELL, Patrick (1799-1870). Sculptor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Elman, 1 page 8vo, 74A Margaret Street, 31 July 1868. Complying with her request.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22630]
MacDOWELL, Patrick (1799-1870). Sculptor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Charles Eastlake, Margaret Street, 6 January 1864. Accepting an invitation.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22631]
MacGREGOR, Margaret (1904-1993). Painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Frances', 3 pages 8vo, Aviemore, 6 September no year. Telling of meeting and falling in love with Reginald Champion.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22640]
MACQUOID, Thomas Robert (1820-1912). Artist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Severn (wife of the painter Arthur Severn), 3 pages 8vo, Stanley Place, Chelsea, 4 February 1877. Thanking her for admiring his paintings, suggesting that the one she chose may not be his best, and in turn praising her husband's work.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22701]
MACQUOID, Thomas Robert (1820-1912). Artist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Morgan, 2 pages 8vo, The Edge, Tooting Common, 28 January 1901. Thanking her for a gift of 'sleeve links'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22597]
MACWHIRTER, John (1839-1911). Landscape painter.
Brief Autograph Letter Signed to 'Master Fuller', 1 page 8vo (paper tape adhering to the white space below the signature), 1 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, no date. 'With much pleasure'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22716]
MANSON, James Bolivar (1879-1945). Painter & director of the Tate Gallery.
Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Bickley, 2 pages 8vo, on writing paper of the National Gallery, 26 May 1932. Discussing the attribution of a picture in the Gallery.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22805]
MAROCHETTI, Carlo (1805-1867). Sculptor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Swinton, 1 page 8vo (laid down, trimmed), 21 May 1867. A hand points to the foreign address, his excuse for not accepting Swinton's invitation.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22894]
MAXWELL, Donald (1887-1936). Artist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Bramley, 1 page 8vo (small tear at the bottom), East Farleigh House, Maidstone, 20 March 1932. Briefing thanking Bramley for his appreciation.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23044]
MAYBANK, Thomas (fl. 1898-1925). Illustrator.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Webb, 1 page 8vo (oblong), 23 Palace Grove, Bromley, 3 February 1908. Belatedly accepting an invitation.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23056]
MEADOWS, Joseph Kenny (1790-1874). Draughtsman.
Autograph Letter Signed to Edward Dalziel, 2 pages 8vo, no place, 24 January 1848. Sending the proof of the 'Art Union' drawing, and instructing Daziel to present it to the lady who has requested it and to 'make her one of your best bows'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23069]
MEE, Arthur (1875-1943). Journalist & children's writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to the artist Hesketh Hubbard, 1 page 8vo on writing paper of The Children's Newspaper, 'Tuesday midnight' no date. Offering to use Hubbard's picture of Sydney Bridge in his magazine.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23074]
METHUEN, Paul Ayshford, 4th Baron (1886-1974). Painter & zoologist.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Peter Rhodes at Cuddesdon Manor, 1 page 8vo with envelope, Corsham Court, Wiltshire, 17 August 1973. Informing Rhodes that he has found a sketch for his picture of Blenheim and has had it framed for him.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23154]
MILLAIS, Sir John Everett (1829-1896). Painter.Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dearest Alice' (probably his daughter), 1 page 8vo, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, 'Sunday' no date. Apologising for failing to come to dine, explaining that he had been out with [his daughter] Mary in the damp, chilly weather and had developed a 'scrapy & uncomfortable' throat.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 23193]
MILLAIS, Sir John Everett (1829-1896). Painter.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (laid down on the remains of an album leaf), Bowerswell, Perth, 14 August [1863]. Denying knowledge of Cruikshank's address 'but the directory will tell you'.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 23197]
MONNINGTON, Sir [Walter] Thomas (1901-1976). Artist.Two Typewritten Letters Signed to Raphael Shaberman, 1 pages 8vo (oblong), Royal Academy of Arts & Leyswood Cottage, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, 1968 and 1971. The first an enthusiastic offering to act as Shaberman's referee, the second thanking Shaberman for his ground-breaking work Autistic Children.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 23302]
MONTALBA, Clara (1842-1929). Artist.
Autograph Letter Signed on a correspondence card to Mrs Caromo, Studio, Campden House Road Mews, no date. Making an appointment to show 'our' (presumably her and her sisters') pictures.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23315]
MOORE, Henry (1831-1896). Marine Painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to John F. White, 2 pages 8vo, Folkestone, 18 October 1891. Thanking White for praising his pictures and enquiring about his hands (Moore had broken both arms in a fall from an omnibus) and remarking 'You must have had an anxious time after your son's accident. I don't like revolvers'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23335]
MOORE, William (1790-1851). Portrait painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Morgan, 1 page 4to, no place, no date. Offering to do her a service, giving a good report of Mrs Moore, but not of 'the little one'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23338]
MORTIMER, (Charles) Raymond (Bell) (1895-1980). Literary and art critic, and editor.
Autograph Letter Signed to [Sir Arthur] Bryant, 1½ pages 4to (oblong, coffee stain and small marginal tear), 5 Canonbury Place, 2 November 1966. Thanking Bryant for his book (perhaps The Medieval Foundation of England, 1965) and remarking 'What puzzles me is that hardly any British words were adopted into the English language'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23391]
MOSER, Joseph (1748-1819). Artist, author, & magistrate.
Autograph Letter Signed to S.J. Pratt, 1½ pages 4to, 29 Apital Square, 24 July 1811. Thanking Pratt for sending The remains of Joseph Blacket, praising Pratt's support of the volume and reporting on his aunt's palsy.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23543]
MULLER, William John (1812-1845). Landscape painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to the art dealer William Wethered, 2 pages 4to with integral address-leaf and red wax seal, 22 Charlotte Street, Bloomsbury, 4 February 1843. Acknowledging receipt of £10, and complaining that the place of his work in the 'British' is unsatisfactory.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23437]
MUNCASTER, Claude (1903-1974). Artist.Four Typewritten Letters Signed to Wadkin Ltd, one to David Carter, the remaining to H. Beeston, in all 2 pages 8vo and 2 pages 4to, with copies of Wadkin's replies. Four Winds, Petworth, 1950-1951. Discussing two pictures Muncaster is making for the firm: 'Winter's afternoon near Petworth, Sussex' and 'Cuddington in Buckinghamshire.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 23440]
MUNRO, Alexander (1825-1871). Sculptor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Harrison, 2½ pages 12mo (laid down and sewn into somewhat tattered paper covers), 6 Upper Belgrave Place, 'Tuesday night' no date. Inviting Harrison to dine and suggesting he bring Bowman, adding 'we have now a boy of boys! a very jolly little fellow indeed'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23465]
MURRAY, Sir David (1849-1933). Artist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Macfall, 2¼ pages 8vo (traces of former mounting), 1 Langham Chambers, Portland Place, 19 July 1909. Regretting that he had already given a recommendation to another candidate and praising Macfall's work (I had ... been struck with the knowledge & true discernment of the qualities that go to make real art').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23478]
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My Dear Cousin Kitty', 1 page 8vo, no place, 'Sunday' no date. Asking her to delay sending the case in which her picture had been packed until his return a month hence.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23569]
NASH, John (1893-1977). Artist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Bernard Adeney, 1 page 8vo with envelope, Wormingford, Colchester, 7 April 1966. Offering her sympathy on the death of her husband ('He must have enjoyed his long artistic career & helped many other artists to the same end').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23605]
NETTLESHIP, John Trivett (1841-1902). Animal painter & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to [W. Cosmo] Monkhouse, 1½ pages 8vo (somewhat soiled), 55 Wigmore Street, 19 June 1897. Thanking Monkhouse for sending the Queen Victoria poem and remarking that 'Mr Austin Dobson's muse was a little exacting when she tied him to the ballad form'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23634] Longer description
NEWTON, Ernest (1856-1922). Architect.
Autograph Letter Signed on a postcard to Julian Henry, 51 Pembridge Villas, 23 August no year (postmarked 1907). Asking whether the copy of The Drum Major he sent was acceptable.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23684]
NEWTON, Sir William John (1785-1869). Miniature painter & photographer.Autograph Letter Signed to Captain Wilson, 3½ pages 8vo with address wrapper, 6 Argyll Street, 19 August 1834. Making arrangements for Captain Wilson to take possession of the picture of his son, which he is reluctant to relinquish as it would be an asset to his gallery.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 23688]
NEWTON, Sir William John (1785-1869). Miniature painter & photographer.Autograph Letter Signed to fellow artist David Roberts, 1 page 8vo (envelope-front with red wax seal pasted to the second, blank sheet), 6 Argyll Street, 23 May 1848. Accepting an invitation to view the mummy and asking if he can bring his son as well.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 23687]
NICHOLLS, Bertram (1883-1974). Artist.Autograph Letter Signed to the author Grant Uden, together with an autograph manuscript signed, in all 2 pages 4to, New Inn Hotel, Bideford, 7 June 1933. Sending the manuscript on 'the probable development of painting', observations which are somewhat wide of the mark.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 23697]
NORTH, John William (1842-1924). Landscape painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to fellow artist, Robert Swan, on one side of a correspondence card, Somerset, 21 May 1917. Congratulating Swan on his 'meritorious work in the R.A. exhibition this year'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23743]
NORTHWICK, John Rushout, Second Baron (1770-1859). Landowner & art collector.
Autograph Letter (third person) to Molteno, 1½ pages with integral address, no place, 23 May [1827]. Returning Molteno's portfolio and asking him to acquire prints of the last day's sale at Sothebys and other items.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23762]
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, ('Dear Madam'), 3 pages 8vo, The Castle, Portstewart, Co. Derry, 24 September 1891. Agreeing to send a sketch of Lismore for Sir William Jennings's album.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23815]
OLIVER, William (1804?-1853). Landscape painter.
Autograph Doc. S., 1 page 8vo (oblong, trimmed), no place, no date. An invoice addressed to Hogarth for 'Sketch of Kenilworth, 1 dozen of Water Color drawings' etc, amounting in total to £24.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23836]
OLSSON, Julius (1864-1942). Painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo, St Eia, St Ives, 'Friday' no date. Apologising for his correspondent's painting having arrived too late for the exhibition and adding 'I don't quite appreciate, however, your use of the word "vexed". I suppose you mean disappointed'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23838]
O'NEIL, Henry Nelson (1817-1880). Historical painter.Autograph Letter Signed to H. Graves, 1 page 8vo, 7 Victoria Road, Kensington, 18 May no year. Tetchily complaining that 'You promised me an opinion on Palomino's Scrap Book of Spanish Painters. Why don't you give it?'.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 23848]
ORCHARDSON, Sir William Quiller (1832-1910). Artist.Autograph Letter Signed to Agnew, 2 facing pages 8vo, 1 Spenser Street, Victoria Street, no date (somewhat foxed). Sending a belated acceptance of Agnew's invitation and, by way of apology, including tickets 'which I have saved out of the fire' (no longer present).
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23870]
ORPEN, Sir William Newenham Montague (1878-1931). Painter.Two Autograph Letters Signed to the sculptor Everard Meynell (1882-1926), in all 3½ pages 8vo with one envelope, Eastwell Park, Ashford, Kent where stated, no dates. With a sketch. Arranging to meet, pleading delays because of extended sittings, and making appointments for Meynell to sit.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 24033]
ORPEN, Sir William Newenham Montague (1878-1931). Painter.Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear old Mollie', 1 page 8vo, 8 South Bolton Gardens, 19 December 1926. Acceding to her request ('the pleasure and honour are both mine').
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 24032]
OSBORNE, Lloyd (1868-1947). American author; stepson of Robert Louis Stevenson.Typewritten Letter Signed to Mackay, 1 page 4to (small tear in one of the folds), 34 Oxford Terrace, Hyde Park, 30 June 1898. Sending a draft prospectus (no longer included), thanking Mackay for 'that beautiful reproduction of my old photograph of R.L.S.', and promising to have it framed 'as soon as I am settled anywhere'.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 24065]
OTTLEY, William Young (1771-1836). Writer on art & amateur artist.Autograph Letter Signed to the numismatist Frederic Madden at the British Museum, on a small piece ca 70 x 225 mm (3 x 9 inches), 31 Devonshire Street, 10 October 1831. Introducing John Campbell who wishes to view the King's Library rooms before his return to Paris. A note at the foot identifies Ottley as the author of The History of Engravings.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 24069]
OULESS, Walter William (1848-1933). Painter.Autograph Letter Signed to Robert J. Swan, 1 page 8vo, 12 Bryanston Square, 5 June 1918. Promising to make a note of Swan's interest and to let him know of any copies available.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 24071]
Charming Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Puss', 1 page 8vo, (small filing-holes in left margin), 20 York Street, Portman Square, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0169] Longer description
RIVIERE, Briton (1840-1920). Painter.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Finchley Road, 20 November 1898. Coupling thanks for a money order with the explanation that he had sent the etching as a free gift for the charity.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 5237]
ROSSETTI, Dante Gabriel (1828-1882). Painter and poet.Autograph Letter Signed ('DGR')to W.T. Watts (i.e. his lifelong friend Theodore Watts-Dunton), 1 page 8vo with envelope, 'Thursday' [11 May 1876]. Arranging to see Watts on Saturday rather than Friday. A slight letter in itself, but part of an important correpondence and apparently unpublished.
£375 / $622 / €453 [No: 23383]
RUSKIN, John (1819-1900). Author, artist & social reformer.Autograph Letter Signed to Leonard Baker, 1½ pages 8vo (worn in one fold and a little soiled), Ambleside, 27 September ['1871' in another hand in pencil]. Discussing the remarks of Professor Jenkins on the subject of mechanical drawing.
£450 / $747 / €544 [No: 23290]
SARGENT, John Singer (1856-1925). American painter.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs De Costa, 2½ pages 8vo, 33 Tite Street, 'Friday' no date. A note of great regret for not having seen her to 'do penance'.
£250 / $415 / €302 [No: 22269]
SHEPARD, Ernest Howard (1879-1976). Artist and book illustrator.Autograph Letter Signed to Keith Clarke, 1 page 8vo, Woodmancote, Lodsworth, Petworth, 24 January [1974]. Regretting that he cannot assist Clarke with his book because he had only met [Robert] Anning Bell once ('and that was years ago when I was a young man').
£135 / $224 / €163 [No: 23516]
WATERHOUSE, Alfred (1830-1905). Architect.Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs George Jackson & Sons, 1 page 8vo, 20 New Cavendish Street, 21 April 1886. Asking Jacksons to investigate the cause of a collapsed ceiling.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 20505]
WATERHOUSE, Alfred (1830-1905). Architect.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo on black-edged paper (small stains), 20 New Cavendish Street, 28 May 1875. Explaining that [George Edmund] Street had been the architect of the Law Courts ('and not - Your humble servant').
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 20506]
WATTS, George Frederic (1817-1904). Painter and sculptor.Autograph Letter Signed probably to the publisher Rivington, 2 pages 8vo on black-edged paper, Little Holland House, 6 February 1885. Inviting him to call and to explain the new process.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 22511]
WHISTLER, Laurence (1912-2000). Engraver on glass; writer.Autograph Letter Signed to [Ernest] Rasdall, 1 page 8vo, Little Place, Lyme Regis, Dorset, 11 August 1955. Agreeing to sign the wrapper of The Timeless Quest ('I thought it least spoilt if I did it down at the bottom corner') and announcing plans to publish a book the following year, provisionally called 'There & Somewhere Else'
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6456]
WILKIE, Sir David (1785-1841). Painter.Autograph Letter (third person) to Mr Graham, 2 pages 8vo (laid down by the second leaf), Vicarage Place, Kensington, 31 December 1838. Returning General Graham's sword 'the hilt of which only could be put into his Indian picture'.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 20773]
WYATVILLE, Sir Jeffry (1766-1840). Architect.Autograph Letter (third person) to Mr Lynch Cotton in Newgate Street, 1 page 4to with address-leaf, Lower Brook Street, 10 May 1831. Informing him that he had perhaps complied with his request, and alluding, presumably to his change of name (Wyatville had altered his name from Wyatt in 1924).
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 21484]