Architecture and Sculpture
BAILY‚ Edward Hodges. 11543
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Revd. J.Judkin‚ trying to call off a debt collector‚ because “you must be aware that owing to the suspension of the work for the Palace and the non-payment of the Instalments” Baily is financially inconvenienced. 1½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ folds‚ in clean condition‚ with the address leaf (with part of an album page adhering to it). 17 April 1835. Edward Hodges Baily (1788-1867)‚ sculptor‚ particularly of busts and statues of national‚ scientific‚ religious and literary figures‚ including the stature of Nelson on the top of Nelson’s Column. He was a pupil of John Flaxman. Financial insecurity was a recurring theme in his life. He was first declared bankrupt in 1831‚ and again in 1838. On the first occasion questions were asked in Parliament on his behalf because his financial distress had resulted from delays in receiving payment for sculptures at Buckingham Palace.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Revd. J.Judkin‚ trying to call off a debt collector‚ because “you must be aware that owing to the suspension of the work for the Palace and the non-payment of the Instalments” Baily is financially inconvenienced. 1½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ folds‚ in clean condition‚ with the address leaf (with part of an album page adhering to it). 17 April 1835. Edward Hodges Baily (1788-1867)‚ sculptor‚ particularly of busts and statues of national‚ scientific‚ religious and literary figures‚ including the stature of Nelson on the top of Nelson’s Column. He was a pupil of John Flaxman. Financial insecurity was a recurring theme in his life. He was first declared bankrupt in 1831‚ and again in 1838. On the first occasion questions were asked in Parliament on his behalf because his financial distress had resulted from delays in receiving payment for sculptures at Buckingham Palace. Price : £65.00
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BELCHER‚ John. 10585
Autograph Letter Signed‚ making arrangements for a meeting. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 20 Hanover Square‚ 8 January 1897. John Belcher (1841-1913)‚ architect.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ making arrangements for a meeting. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 20 Hanover Square‚ 8 January 1897. John Belcher (1841-1913)‚ architect. Price : £30.00
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BELL‚ John. 6704
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dawson Turner‚ asking him to use his influence in Bell’s favour to obtain the sculpture commission for “a testimonial to be erected to the late Sir Fowell Buxton”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 1 Marlboro’ Terrace‚ Victoria Road‚ Kensington‚ 15 September 1845. John Bell (1811-95)‚ sculptor‚ produced the Guards’ Memorial (1858) in Waterloo Place‚ and the American group in the Hyde Park Albert Memorial (1873). He was also one of the first British sculptors to experiment in the use of polychrome and new materials such as terracotta‚ which again became popular at the end of the nineteenth century for symbolist and the ‘new’ sculpture.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dawson Turner‚ asking him to use his influence in Bell’s favour to obtain the sculpture commission for “a testimonial to be erected to the late Sir Fowell Buxton”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 1 Marlboro’ Terrace‚ Victoria Road‚ Kensington‚ 15 September 1845. John Bell (1811-95)‚ sculptor‚ produced the Guards’ Memorial (1858) in Waterloo Place‚ and the American group in the Hyde Park Albert Memorial (1873). He was also one of the first British sculptors to experiment in the use of polychrome and new materials such as terracotta‚ which again became popular at the end of the nineteenth century for symbolist and the ‘new’ sculpture. Price : £65.00
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BOEHM‚ Sir Joseph Edgar. 10027
A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Dear Collins’‚ about the dispatch of drawings to “the Cannes Sculptor”‚ describing his visit to Paris with his correspondent’s godson‚ with an account of the Paris Exhibition. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ fine. 41 Marine Parade‚ Brighton‚ 7 November 1889. Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm (1834-90)‚ British sculptor who designed the Queen’s effigy on the 1887 coinage. “If you did not go to Paris you did not loose much - say what they will it was only bigger & more noisy & garlicky than any of our Exh. & if you put the Colonials & the Eiffell into the 62 Ex‚ you have it all with exception of the fine art section & their quite magnificent sculpture. In a few days I will send plaster casts & drawings of the decorations...”
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A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Dear Collins’‚ about the dispatch of drawings to “the Cannes Sculptor”‚ describing his visit to Paris with his correspondent’s godson‚ with an account of the Paris Exhibition. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ fine. 41 Marine Parade‚ Brighton‚ 7 November 1889. Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm (1834-90)‚ British sculptor who designed the Queen’s effigy on the 1887 coinage. “If you did not go to Paris you did not loose much - say what they will it was only bigger & more noisy & garlicky than any of our Exh. & if you put the Colonials & the Eiffell into the 62 Ex‚ you have it all with exception of the fine art section & their quite magnificent sculpture. In a few days I will send plaster casts & drawings of the decorations...” Price : £65.00
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CHAMPNEYS‚ Basil. 0850
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Frank’‚ consoling him on the death of his mother‚ and pledging his own friendship. 3 pp. 8.5 x 5.5 inches‚ minor defects. Hotel del’Arno‚ Florence‚ 18 October [?1875]. Basil Champneys (1842-1935)‚ architect of Newnham College Cambridge and Rylands Library Manchester.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Frank’‚ consoling him on the death of his mother‚ and pledging his own friendship. 3 pp. 8.5 x 5.5 inches‚ minor defects. Hotel del’Arno‚ Florence‚ 18 October [?1875]. Basil Champneys (1842-1935)‚ architect of Newnham College Cambridge and Rylands Library Manchester. Price : £45.00
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COCKERELL‚ C.R. 11106
Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.R.Cockerell’‚ to ‘My dear Cooke’‚ thanking him for the invitation but “Mrs Cockerell reminds me that an old engagement at half past 7 may possible interfere with this pleasure”. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches. 13 Chester Terrace‚ Regents Park‚ 8 July 1857. The uncommon autograph of Charles Robert Cockerell (1788-1863)‚ architect‚ who travelled in the Levant and Italy (1810-1817).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.R.Cockerell’‚ to ‘My dear Cooke’‚ thanking him for the invitation but “Mrs Cockerell reminds me that an old engagement at half past 7 may possible interfere with this pleasure”. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches. 13 Chester Terrace‚ Regents Park‚ 8 July 1857. The uncommon autograph of Charles Robert Cockerell (1788-1863)‚ architect‚ who travelled in the Levant and Italy (1810-1817). Price : £75.00
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CUBITT‚ Lewis. 6173
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Lewis Cubitt’‚ informing F.W.Simms (Frederick Walter Simms‚ 1803-65‚ engineer) that he is at Godstone with Mr.Cubitt “& we propose riding to Bletchingly tomorrow morning & calling for you”. 2 pp. 4½ x 3½ inches‚ integral address leaf. Godstone‚ undated. Lewis Cubitt (1799-1883) was the younger brother of Thomas Cubitt‚ the leading master builder in London in the second quarter of the 19th century‚ and he designed many of the housing developments constructed by his sibling. Lewis designed London King's Cross railway station‚ which was built in 1851-2‚ and the associated Great Northern Hotel‚ in 1854.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Lewis Cubitt’‚ informing F.W.Simms (Frederick Walter Simms‚ 1803-65‚ engineer) that he is at Godstone with Mr.Cubitt “& we propose riding to Bletchingly tomorrow morning & calling for you”. 2 pp. 4½ x 3½ inches‚ integral address leaf. Godstone‚ undated. Lewis Cubitt (1799-1883) was the younger brother of Thomas Cubitt‚ the leading master builder in London in the second quarter of the 19th century‚ and he designed many of the housing developments constructed by his sibling. Lewis designed London King's Cross railway station‚ which was built in 1851-2‚ and the associated Great Northern Hotel‚ in 1854. Price : £45.00
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FLAXMAN‚ John. 2866
An original printed Royal Academy admission ticket for a Monday Evening Lecture‚ signed ‘J.Flaxman’‚ undated. 3.5 x 2.5 inches‚ in good condition. [London] undated. John Flaxman (1755-1826)‚ English sculptor and draftsman.
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An original printed Royal Academy admission ticket for a Monday Evening Lecture‚ signed ‘J.Flaxman’‚ undated. 3.5 x 2.5 inches‚ in good condition. [London] undated. John Flaxman (1755-1826)‚ English sculptor and draftsman. Price : £100.00
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FLAXMAN‚ John. 7750
Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Flaxman’‚ to the Revd. Dr. E.D.Clarke at Cambridge‚ discussing the inscription to be placed on “the Statue of Sir John Moore to be sent to Glasgow this year”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ two clean tears repaired‚ minor defects at corners where formerly mounted‚ address panel pasted at foot‚ small portrait of Flaxman pasted to verso. Buckingham Street‚ Fitzroy Square‚ 14 September 1818. John Flaxman (1755–1826)‚ sculptor‚ decorative designer‚ and illustrator. Flaxman’s bronze statue of Sir John Moore stands in George Square‚ Glasgow. His correspondent is Edward Daniel Clarke (1769–1822)‚ antiquary‚ traveller and mineralogist‚ author of Travels in various countries of Europe‚ Asia and Africa‚ 6 vols. (1810–23). Flaxman hopes to meet Clarke to discuss the inscription. “... the pedestal is Cylindrical‚ the Die of which is 4 feet 3 inches high and 3 feet 7 inches‚ diameter‚ as the inscription will be of bronze letters inserted by projecting pins in the hard material Argyle Granite‚ it is desirable the Inscription should be short to avoid as much as possible the mutilation of sense occasioned by any letter being forced from its place in future.”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Flaxman’‚ to the Revd. Dr. E.D.Clarke at Cambridge‚ discussing the inscription to be placed on “the Statue of Sir John Moore to be sent to Glasgow this year”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ two clean tears repaired‚ minor defects at corners where formerly mounted‚ address panel pasted at foot‚ small portrait of Flaxman pasted to verso. Buckingham Street‚ Fitzroy Square‚ 14 September 1818. John Flaxman (1755–1826)‚ sculptor‚ decorative designer‚ and illustrator. Flaxman’s bronze statue of Sir John Moore stands in George Square‚ Glasgow. His correspondent is Edward Daniel Clarke (1769–1822)‚ antiquary‚ traveller and mineralogist‚ author of Travels in various countries of Europe‚ Asia and Africa‚ 6 vols. (1810–23). Flaxman hopes to meet Clarke to discuss the inscription. “... the pedestal is Cylindrical‚ the Die of which is 4 feet 3 inches high and 3 feet 7 inches‚ diameter‚ as the inscription will be of bronze letters inserted by projecting pins in the hard material Argyle Granite‚ it is desirable the Inscription should be short to avoid as much as possible the mutilation of sense occasioned by any letter being forced from its place in future.” Price : £250.00
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FORD‚ Edward Onslow. 7602
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Sir Edward Poynter‚ saying that he has seen the Rembrandt self-portrait belonging to Mr.Berens‚ “about 1625 or 6 & an exceedingly fine one of the early period”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 62 Acacia Road‚ St.John’s Wood‚ 18 December 1895. Edward Onslow Ford (1852-1901)‚ sculptor. Sir Edward Poynter (1836-1910)‚ painter and president of the Royal Academy. Berens is prepared to lend his Rembrandt to the Winter Exhibition.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Sir Edward Poynter‚ saying that he has seen the Rembrandt self-portrait belonging to Mr.Berens‚ “about 1625 or 6 & an exceedingly fine one of the early period”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 62 Acacia Road‚ St.John’s Wood‚ 18 December 1895. Edward Onslow Ford (1852-1901)‚ sculptor. Sir Edward Poynter (1836-1910)‚ painter and president of the Royal Academy. Berens is prepared to lend his Rembrandt to the Winter Exhibition. Price : £30.00
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GEFLOWSKI‚ Edward. 9998
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Martin Wood‚ looking forward to their meeting‚ discussing the purchase of pictures‚ art prizes‚ etc. 3½ pages‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with the original envelope. 27 Trafalgar Square‚ Chelsea‚ 30 March 1892. E.Edward Geflowski‚ Polish sculptor who worked in England.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Martin Wood‚ looking forward to their meeting‚ discussing the purchase of pictures‚ art prizes‚ etc. 3½ pages‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with the original envelope. 27 Trafalgar Square‚ Chelsea‚ 30 March 1892. E.Edward Geflowski‚ Polish sculptor who worked in England. Price : £30.00
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GIBSON‚ John. 7237
Autograph Letter Signed‚ referring to the place of his name in an article (‘under the views’)‚ and hoping “you will not abuse me with a finishing stroke by saying worse than ‘that it adds another monument of low merit to the notoriety of this very vile architect’!!” 3 pp. 8vo.‚ filing holes at centre‚ not affecting text‚ first page marked. 11 Park Street‚ Westminster‚ 29 January 1853. John Gibson (1817-1892)‚ architect‚ was born at Castle Bromwich near Birmingham. In this letter he mentions a forthcoming visit to Charlecote Park‚ Warwickshire‚ where Gibson had designed the church in 1849. One of his early commissions was the National Bank of Scotland in Glasgow (1844).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ referring to the place of his name in an article (‘under the views’)‚ and hoping “you will not abuse me with a finishing stroke by saying worse than ‘that it adds another monument of low merit to the notoriety of this very vile architect’!!” 3 pp. 8vo.‚ filing holes at centre‚ not affecting text‚ first page marked. 11 Park Street‚ Westminster‚ 29 January 1853. John Gibson (1817-1892)‚ architect‚ was born at Castle Bromwich near Birmingham. In this letter he mentions a forthcoming visit to Charlecote Park‚ Warwickshire‚ where Gibson had designed the church in 1849. One of his early commissions was the National Bank of Scotland in Glasgow (1844). Price : £35.00
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JOSEPH‚ Samuel. 5682
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Thomas Uwins‚ the painter‚ describing a performance by Charles James Mathews‚ and reflecting on his stage career. 3 pp. 9½ x 7½ inches‚ address panel‚ in good condition. 12 February 1838. Samuel Joseph (d.1850)‚ sculptor‚ known for his statue of Sir David Wilkie in the National Gallery‚ and for his statue of William Wilberforce in Westminster Abbey. “... I should say the ball is at his foot‚ and if he takes care not to make himself too cheap by mixing too much in Society he may in ten years make himself independent of the world‚ which he would find rather difficult in either painting‚ sculpture or architecture - Speaking phraenologically‚ his knowing faculties preponderate...”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Thomas Uwins‚ the painter‚ describing a performance by Charles James Mathews‚ and reflecting on his stage career. 3 pp. 9½ x 7½ inches‚ address panel‚ in good condition. 12 February 1838. Samuel Joseph (d.1850)‚ sculptor‚ known for his statue of Sir David Wilkie in the National Gallery‚ and for his statue of William Wilberforce in Westminster Abbey. “... I should say the ball is at his foot‚ and if he takes care not to make himself too cheap by mixing too much in Society he may in ten years make himself independent of the world‚ which he would find rather difficult in either painting‚ sculpture or architecture - Speaking phraenologically‚ his knowing faculties preponderate...” Price : £65.00
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LAING‚ David. 6693
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Messrs Priestly & Neale‚ Booksellers in Bloomsbury‚ asking whether they have “received the amount for my book from Carlton House” and his book from Mr.Colbourne in Hill Street. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ in good condition‚ with the address leaf. 48 Hatton Garden‚ 14 July 1823. David Laing (1774-1856)‚ architect ‚ surveyor to the customs and builder of the new Custom House on Thames Street. In 1800 Laing had followed one of the time-honoured routes for aspirant architects by publishing a book of his designs: Hints for Dwellings‚ Consisting of Original Designs for Cottages‚ Farm Houses‚ Villas‚ etc. It was a popular work‚ reprinted in 1804‚ 1823‚ and 1841. He followed this in 1818 with Plans etc. of Buildings‚ Public and Private‚ Executed in Various Parts of England‚ Including the Custom House.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Messrs Priestly & Neale‚ Booksellers in Bloomsbury‚ asking whether they have “received the amount for my book from Carlton House” and his book from Mr.Colbourne in Hill Street. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ in good condition‚ with the address leaf. 48 Hatton Garden‚ 14 July 1823. David Laing (1774-1856)‚ architect ‚ surveyor to the customs and builder of the new Custom House on Thames Street. In 1800 Laing had followed one of the time-honoured routes for aspirant architects by publishing a book of his designs: Hints for Dwellings‚ Consisting of Original Designs for Cottages‚ Farm Houses‚ Villas‚ etc. It was a popular work‚ reprinted in 1804‚ 1823‚ and 1841. He followed this in 1818 with Plans etc. of Buildings‚ Public and Private‚ Executed in Various Parts of England‚ Including the Custom House. Price : £65.00
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LOUGH‚ John Graham. 3197
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Edward Walford‚ sending a few recollections for publication‚ stating that ‘I have put house in lieu of cottage‚ as at the time alluded to my Father occupied a capital Farm House’. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ fine. 42 Harewood Square‚ 17 May 1861. John Graham Lough (1806-76)‚ sculptor‚ who received the commission to execute the lions at the base of Nelson’s Column. B.R.Haydon assisted him with his first exhibition in 1826.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Edward Walford‚ sending a few recollections for publication‚ stating that ‘I have put house in lieu of cottage‚ as at the time alluded to my Father occupied a capital Farm House’. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ fine. 42 Harewood Square‚ 17 May 1861. John Graham Lough (1806-76)‚ sculptor‚ who received the commission to execute the lions at the base of Nelson’s Column. B.R.Haydon assisted him with his first exhibition in 1826. Price : £35.00
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MONTI‚ Raffaello. 11210
Autograph Letter Signed ‘R.Monti’‚ to Mrs. Dewar‚ explaining that he is in Paris to visit a dangerously ill brother‚ but hoping to visit her in a few days. 3 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ remains of guard. Paris‚ 7 February 1852. Rafaello Monti (1818-81)‚ Italian sculptor.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘R.Monti’‚ to Mrs. Dewar‚ explaining that he is in Paris to visit a dangerously ill brother‚ but hoping to visit her in a few days. 3 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ remains of guard. Paris‚ 7 February 1852. Rafaello Monti (1818-81)‚ Italian sculptor. Price : £45.00
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MURRAY‚ Alexander Stuart. 3609
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Gowers‚ sending a letter for her collection‚ and offering to ‘show you the portrait of Mommsen some day when you call at our house’. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ fine. British Museum‚ 10 May 1895. Alexander Stuart Murray (1841-1904)‚ keeper of Greek and Roman antiquities in the British Museum.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Gowers‚ sending a letter for her collection‚ and offering to ‘show you the portrait of Mommsen some day when you call at our house’. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ fine. British Museum‚ 10 May 1895. Alexander Stuart Murray (1841-1904)‚ keeper of Greek and Roman antiquities in the British Museum. Price : £30.00
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NOBLE‚ Matthew. 11111
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to G.D.Tomlinson‚ providing prices for busts of different sizes‚ in particular for commercial copies of his pair of busts of Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Wellington. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine‚ with the original envelope. 18 Bruton Street‚ Berkeley Square‚ 9 October 1852. Matthew Noble (1818-1876)‚ sculptor. Noble was born in Hackness‚ near Scarborough‚ as the son of a stonemason‚ and served his apprenticeship under his father. He left Yorkshire for London when quite young‚ there he studied under John Francis (the father of Mary Thornycroft‚ the sculptress). Exhibiting regularly at the Royal Academy from 1845 until his death‚ Noble became recognised after winning the competition to construct the Wellington Monument in Manchester in 1856.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to G.D.Tomlinson‚ providing prices for busts of different sizes‚ in particular for commercial copies of his pair of busts of Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Wellington. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine‚ with the original envelope. 18 Bruton Street‚ Berkeley Square‚ 9 October 1852. Matthew Noble (1818-1876)‚ sculptor. Noble was born in Hackness‚ near Scarborough‚ as the son of a stonemason‚ and served his apprenticeship under his father. He left Yorkshire for London when quite young‚ there he studied under John Francis (the father of Mary Thornycroft‚ the sculptress). Exhibiting regularly at the Royal Academy from 1845 until his death‚ Noble became recognised after winning the competition to construct the Wellington Monument in Manchester in 1856. Price : £45.00
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PAPWORTH‚ Edgar George. 6683
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Edgar Papworth’‚ to Jos.Neeld M.P.‚ discussing a commission for two figures‚ rejected on grounds of cost‚ which Papworth had not realised were destined for Neeld’s estate. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. 83 Gower Street‚ 11 June 1844[or 1842]. Edgar George Papworth (1809–1866)‚ sculptor. His Original Sculptural Designs were published as a volume of engravings in 1840. Papworth's sculpture is characterized by its careful carving and marks a transition from neoclassical idealism to Victorian realism. The former is evident in his Wellington monument design‚ which was strongly influenced by Antonio Canova.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Edgar Papworth’‚ to Jos.Neeld M.P.‚ discussing a commission for two figures‚ rejected on grounds of cost‚ which Papworth had not realised were destined for Neeld’s estate. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. 83 Gower Street‚ 11 June 1844[or 1842]. Edgar George Papworth (1809–1866)‚ sculptor. His Original Sculptural Designs were published as a volume of engravings in 1840. Papworth's sculpture is characterized by its careful carving and marks a transition from neoclassical idealism to Victorian realism. The former is evident in his Wellington monument design‚ which was strongly influenced by Antonio Canova. Price : £65.00
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PITTS William. 6308
Autograph Letter Signed to J.Wadmore inviting him to see “my model for the ensuing exhibition (the creation of Eve” before it is sent to the Royal Academy. 1 page 7½ x 4½ inches with the integral address leaf neatly tipped on to part of an album page. 5 Watkins Terrace Ebury Mews Pimlico 2 April [no year given]. William Pitts (1790-1840) silver-chaser and sculptor.
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Autograph Letter Signed to J.Wadmore inviting him to see “my model for the ensuing exhibition (the creation of Eve” before it is sent to the Royal Academy. 1 page 7½ x 4½ inches with the integral address leaf neatly tipped on to part of an album page. 5 Watkins Terrace Ebury Mews Pimlico 2 April [no year given]. William Pitts (1790-1840) silver-chaser and sculptor. Price : £45.00
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RICKMAN‚ Thomas. 5132
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Thos.Rickman’‚ to John Britton‚ mentioning his “Designs for the Free Churches” and a recent architectural tour. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ address panel‚ lightly tipped on to old album page‚ in good condition. Liverpool‚ 21 November 1818. Thomas Rickman (1776-1841)‚ architect‚ organiser of the first British census‚ friend of Southey and Lamb. “...since this time I have been over a large portion of Yorkshire Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire‚ in which I have found many most valuable relics of my favourite style the Decorative in places which never seem to have been visited by Artist or Architect.”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Thos.Rickman’‚ to John Britton‚ mentioning his “Designs for the Free Churches” and a recent architectural tour. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ address panel‚ lightly tipped on to old album page‚ in good condition. Liverpool‚ 21 November 1818. Thomas Rickman (1776-1841)‚ architect‚ organiser of the first British census‚ friend of Southey and Lamb. “...since this time I have been over a large portion of Yorkshire Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire‚ in which I have found many most valuable relics of my favourite style the Decorative in places which never seem to have been visited by Artist or Architect.” Price : £65.00
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SALVIN‚ Anthony. 6021
Autograph Letter Signed ‘A.Salvin’‚ to Mr.Cooke‚ describing a walk with J.H.W.‚ then “by rail to 3 Bridges to see a house I am building near there on a site with extensive views...”‚ etc. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 77 Great Russell Street‚ 9 January 1866. A good letter by Anthony Salvin (1799-1881)‚ architect‚ the pupil of John Nash. Salvin worked on a number of castles and fortresses and early manor houses.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘A.Salvin’‚ to Mr.Cooke‚ describing a walk with J.H.W.‚ then “by rail to 3 Bridges to see a house I am building near there on a site with extensive views...”‚ etc. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 77 Great Russell Street‚ 9 January 1866. A good letter by Anthony Salvin (1799-1881)‚ architect‚ the pupil of John Nash. Salvin worked on a number of castles and fortresses and early manor houses. Price : £75.00
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SCHWANTHALER‚ Franz Xaver. 9951
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Friedrich Hofstadt‚ discussing art‚ illustrated with drawings of a coat of arms and of a knight in armour. In German. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ address panel (straight line MUNCHEN)‚ repaired along folds‚ torn at seal opening‚ otherwise good. [Munich] 1 february 1841. Franz Xaver Schwanthaler (1799-1854)‚ German sculptor and draughtsman.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Friedrich Hofstadt‚ discussing art‚ illustrated with drawings of a coat of arms and of a knight in armour. In German. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ address panel (straight line MUNCHEN)‚ repaired along folds‚ torn at seal opening‚ otherwise good. [Munich] 1 february 1841. Franz Xaver Schwanthaler (1799-1854)‚ German sculptor and draughtsman. Price : £85.00
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STEELE‚ John. 177
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Col. Sir Proby Thomas Cautley‚ informing him ‘that the marble statue of the late Marquess of Dalhousie is now packed & ready to be sent off to India’ and thanking him for his kindness. 3 pp. 8vo. 9 Randolph Place [London]‚ 5 March 1863. Sir John Steele (1804-1891) of Edinburgh‚ sculptor.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Col. Sir Proby Thomas Cautley‚ informing him ‘that the marble statue of the late Marquess of Dalhousie is now packed & ready to be sent off to India’ and thanking him for his kindness. 3 pp. 8vo. 9 Randolph Place [London]‚ 5 March 1863. Sir John Steele (1804-1891) of Edinburgh‚ sculptor. Price : £35.00
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STREET‚ George Edmund. 10604
Autograph Letter Signed ‘George Edmund Street’‚ to Mr. Oldfield‚ sending a paper about St. Martin‚ and referring to “Esher Place - an old residence of the Bishops of Winchester - & of which a tower said to be built by Waynflete still remaining”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Holmdale‚ Holmbury St. Mary‚ Dorking‚ 24 August 1880. George Edmund Street (1824-1881)‚ architect‚ author of Gothic Architecture in Spain (1865)‚ etc.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘George Edmund Street’‚ to Mr. Oldfield‚ sending a paper about St. Martin‚ and referring to “Esher Place - an old residence of the Bishops of Winchester - & of which a tower said to be built by Waynflete still remaining”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Holmdale‚ Holmbury St. Mary‚ Dorking‚ 24 August 1880. George Edmund Street (1824-1881)‚ architect‚ author of Gothic Architecture in Spain (1865)‚ etc. Price : £65.00
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THEED‚ William 11054
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Edmund Walford‚ thanking him for the kind notices in the Times about “my Sir Robert Peel Statue‚ and the bust of the late Prince of Hohenlohe”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf (trace of mounting). 12A Henrietta Street. 31 October 1872. William Theed (1804-1891)‚ sculptor‚ the son of the sculptor and painter William Theed the elder (1764–1817). He specialised in portraiture‚ and his services were extensively used by the Royal Family. In 1851 he displayed three pieces at the Great Exhibition‚ the most notable a marble of The Prodigal's Return‚ a life-size piece‚ elaborately carved. From London he made further pieces for the Prince Consort‚ including a series of mythological reliefs for the reception rooms of Buckingham Palace. “The Queen will not be displeased in any way at the simple mention of the completion of the bust of her late sister‚ and that it had met with H.M.’s approval.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Edmund Walford‚ thanking him for the kind notices in the Times about “my Sir Robert Peel Statue‚ and the bust of the late Prince of Hohenlohe”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf (trace of mounting). 12A Henrietta Street. 31 October 1872. William Theed (1804-1891)‚ sculptor‚ the son of the sculptor and painter William Theed the elder (1764–1817). He specialised in portraiture‚ and his services were extensively used by the Royal Family. In 1851 he displayed three pieces at the Great Exhibition‚ the most notable a marble of The Prodigal's Return‚ a life-size piece‚ elaborately carved. From London he made further pieces for the Prince Consort‚ including a series of mythological reliefs for the reception rooms of Buckingham Palace. “The Queen will not be displeased in any way at the simple mention of the completion of the bust of her late sister‚ and that it had met with H.M.’s approval.” Price : £65.00
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THORNEYCROFT‚ Thomas. 7251
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to E.B.Robson‚ offering to read a short paper on monumental art. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ surface creasing. Tidnock Farm‚ 6 September 1866. Thomas Thorneycroft (1815-1885)‚ sculptor of the equestrian statue of Queen Victoria shown at the Great Exhbition‚ and of Charles I in Westminster Hall.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to E.B.Robson‚ offering to read a short paper on monumental art. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ surface creasing. Tidnock Farm‚ 6 September 1866. Thomas Thorneycroft (1815-1885)‚ sculptor of the equestrian statue of Queen Victoria shown at the Great Exhbition‚ and of Charles I in Westminster Hall. Price : £30.00
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VULLIAMY‚ Lewis. 10602
Autograph Letter Signed ‘L.Vulliamy’‚ to E.W.Brayley‚ thanking him for the specimen of the ‘Illustrator’ which he would like to have‚ sending [not present] an etching of the church in Woburn Square‚ discussing alterations to the parapet of the clerestory‚ the height of the spire‚ etc.‚ “& the cost‚ under £8000! Of the Style of Architecture which is attempted‚ & how far ...successful‚ you are a most competent judge”. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ occasional light dust soiling. 163 Regent Street‚ 30 July 1832. Lewis Vulliamy (1791-1871)‚ architect. E.W.Brayley (1773-1854)‚ topographer and archaeologist.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘L.Vulliamy’‚ to E.W.Brayley‚ thanking him for the specimen of the ‘Illustrator’ which he would like to have‚ sending [not present] an etching of the church in Woburn Square‚ discussing alterations to the parapet of the clerestory‚ the height of the spire‚ etc.‚ “& the cost‚ under £8000! Of the Style of Architecture which is attempted‚ & how far ...successful‚ you are a most competent judge”. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ occasional light dust soiling. 163 Regent Street‚ 30 July 1832. Lewis Vulliamy (1791-1871)‚ architect. E.W.Brayley (1773-1854)‚ topographer and archaeologist. Price : £75.00
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WARRE‚ Edmund. 0756
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to H.J.Greenwood‚ about the Eton Mission and ‘a very important work on hand to which the labours of the Mission in past years have gradually led‚ viz. the Building of a Church ...’ 4 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ in good condition. Eton College‚ 25 January 1889. Edmund Warre (1837-1920)‚ head master of Eton‚ started the Eton Mission in Hackney Wick and commissioned G.F.Bodley to build the church.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to H.J.Greenwood‚ about the Eton Mission and ‘a very important work on hand to which the labours of the Mission in past years have gradually led‚ viz. the Building of a Church ...’ 4 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ in good condition. Eton College‚ 25 January 1889. Edmund Warre (1837-1920)‚ head master of Eton‚ started the Eton Mission in Hackney Wick and commissioned G.F.Bodley to build the church. Price : £50.00
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WATERHOUSE‚ Alfred. 10598
Autograph Letter Signed ‘A.Waterhouse’‚ to Thomas Haigh‚ saying he is sending off three drawings “completing the set of general drawings for house at Neston”‚ adding he intends to be there on Wednesday morning. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in very good condition. Manchester‚ 2 August 1856 Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905)‚ architect‚ began his architectural practice in Manchester in 1853‚ where he remained until 1865.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘A.Waterhouse’‚ to Thomas Haigh‚ saying he is sending off three drawings “completing the set of general drawings for house at Neston”‚ adding he intends to be there on Wednesday morning. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in very good condition. Manchester‚ 2 August 1856 Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905)‚ architect‚ began his architectural practice in Manchester in 1853‚ where he remained until 1865. Price : £65.00
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WATERHOUSE‚ Alfred. 9395
Autograph Letter Signed ‘A.Waterhouse’‚ to Miss Sterling‚ thanking her for the commission‚ adding that “your taste for wood‚ tiles‚ and other things shall be gratified in any way consistant with your comfort‚ and your other interests‚ and that I willl do my best to help you successfully through your undertaking - and in such case I shd be glad of my little sketch plan”. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ neat title labels‚ in good condition. 20 New Cavendish Street‚ 2 December 1872. Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905)‚ architect.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘A.Waterhouse’‚ to Miss Sterling‚ thanking her for the commission‚ adding that “your taste for wood‚ tiles‚ and other things shall be gratified in any way consistant with your comfort‚ and your other interests‚ and that I willl do my best to help you successfully through your undertaking - and in such case I shd be glad of my little sketch plan”. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ neat title labels‚ in good condition. 20 New Cavendish Street‚ 2 December 1872. Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905)‚ architect. Price : £65.00
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WILKINS‚ William. 9267
Autograph Letter Signed‚ in French‚ to Monsieur Wangen in Curzon Street‚ inviting him to meet “un des plus celebres messieurs de l’Université de Cambridge”. 7 x 8½ inches‚ address panel. Weymouth Street‚ 12 June 1835. Uncommon. William Wilkins (1778-1839)‚ architect and antiquary.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ in French‚ to Monsieur Wangen in Curzon Street‚ inviting him to meet “un des plus celebres messieurs de l’Université de Cambridge”. 7 x 8½ inches‚ address panel. Weymouth Street‚ 12 June 1835. Uncommon. William Wilkins (1778-1839)‚ architect and antiquary. Price : £85.00
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WOOLNER‚ Thomas. 11405
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to George Stevenson‚ discussing the price of a bust (”I do not think it possible to get a good Bust for 60 or 70 guineas; but I think you might for about 100 guineas”) and recommending Walter Merritt “as a careful sculptor who is very good at likenesses”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ with the address panel tipped on to the reverse‚ light traces of mounting‚ in good condition. 29 Welbeck Street‚ 12 April 1891. Thomas Woolner (1825-1892)‚ Pre-Raphaelite sculptor and poet who went to the Australian gold fields (1852-54).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to George Stevenson‚ discussing the price of a bust (”I do not think it possible to get a good Bust for 60 or 70 guineas; but I think you might for about 100 guineas”) and recommending Walter Merritt “as a careful sculptor who is very good at likenesses”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ with the address panel tipped on to the reverse‚ light traces of mounting‚ in good condition. 29 Welbeck Street‚ 12 April 1891. Thomas Woolner (1825-1892)‚ Pre-Raphaelite sculptor and poet who went to the Australian gold fields (1852-54). Price : £75.00
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WYATT‚ Benjamin Dean. 4255
Original Letter to the Duke of Wellington‚ written by an amanuensis due to illness‚ recapitulating in detail the exact measurements of the Duke of York’s Column. 4 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ tiny piece torn from one corner without loss of text‚ in good condition. Albany Street‚ 24 July 1839. Benjamin Dean Wyatt (1775-1850)‚ architect‚ eldest son of James Wyatt‚ designed and built a number of famous London buildings‚ and 1830-33 he erected the Duke of York’s Column at a cost of £25000. “The depth of the artificial Foundation from the bottom line of the first Course of Masonry‚ belonging to the Structure itself‚ to the bed of maiden Clay‚ on which the artificial Foundation rests‚ is 18 feet; and from the present ground line‚ around the Column‚ to the bed of maiden Clay‚ already mentioned‚ the depth is 19 Feet‚ 10 Inches - The height of the Stylobate‚ from the present ground line around the same‚ to the bottom line of the square Plynth of the base of the Column ‚ is 16 Feet‚ 8 Inches; which height includes the Plynth’s base Mouldings‚ Cornice‚ and the blocking of the Stylobate‚ the Die of the Stylobate being 18 Feet‚ and ¾ of an inch Square; whilst the lower Plynth (under the Die) is 20 Feet‚ 6 Inches square...” Wyatt concludes by explaining the differences in cost between the Duke of York’s Column and the Nelson Column in Dublin.
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Original Letter to the Duke of Wellington‚ written by an amanuensis due to illness‚ recapitulating in detail the exact measurements of the Duke of York’s Column. 4 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ tiny piece torn from one corner without loss of text‚ in good condition. Albany Street‚ 24 July 1839. Benjamin Dean Wyatt (1775-1850)‚ architect‚ eldest son of James Wyatt‚ designed and built a number of famous London buildings‚ and 1830-33 he erected the Duke of York’s Column at a cost of £25000. “The depth of the artificial Foundation from the bottom line of the first Course of Masonry‚ belonging to the Structure itself‚ to the bed of maiden Clay‚ on which the artificial Foundation rests‚ is 18 feet; and from the present ground line‚ around the Column‚ to the bed of maiden Clay‚ already mentioned‚ the depth is 19 Feet‚ 10 Inches - The height of the Stylobate‚ from the present ground line around the same‚ to the bottom line of the square Plynth of the base of the Column ‚ is 16 Feet‚ 8 Inches; which height includes the Plynth’s base Mouldings‚ Cornice‚ and the blocking of the Stylobate‚ the Die of the Stylobate being 18 Feet‚ and ¾ of an inch Square; whilst the lower Plynth (under the Die) is 20 Feet‚ 6 Inches square...” Wyatt concludes by explaining the differences in cost between the Duke of York’s Column and the Nelson Column in Dublin. Price : £150.00
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WYATT‚ Matthew Digby. 10665
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to T.Winkworth‚ saying that “Arle’s Dufour would grace your paper worthily‚ I could be but a poor garnish”‚ discussing a forthcoming event‚ hoping that tickets have been sent to the Italian Minister of Commission. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 37 Tavistock Place‚ 28 April 1864. Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt (1820-1877)‚ architect and author‚ was secretary to the Commission for the 1851 Exhibition. Wyatt's knowledge and use of architectural styles were catholic and comprehensive‚ but his best buildings were in an Italianate classical manner. His advocacy in the Slade lectures of joining the ‘objective practice of Pugin and the Medievalists to the excellent subjective system transmitted to us from the Classical Ages’ (Slade lecture‚ Cambridge‚ 1869) foreshadowed the free classical architecture of the later nineteenth century. To contemporaries his writings‚ organisational and committee work‚ and his crusade to improve design‚ seemed as important as his architecture. But his classical buildings are among the best of the mid-nineteenth century. [ODNB]
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to T.Winkworth‚ saying that “Arle’s Dufour would grace your paper worthily‚ I could be but a poor garnish”‚ discussing a forthcoming event‚ hoping that tickets have been sent to the Italian Minister of Commission. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 37 Tavistock Place‚ 28 April 1864. Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt (1820-1877)‚ architect and author‚ was secretary to the Commission for the 1851 Exhibition. Wyatt's knowledge and use of architectural styles were catholic and comprehensive‚ but his best buildings were in an Italianate classical manner. His advocacy in the Slade lectures of joining the ‘objective practice of Pugin and the Medievalists to the excellent subjective system transmitted to us from the Classical Ages’ (Slade lecture‚ Cambridge‚ 1869) foreshadowed the free classical architecture of the later nineteenth century. To contemporaries his writings‚ organisational and committee work‚ and his crusade to improve design‚ seemed as important as his architecture. But his classical buildings are among the best of the mid-nineteenth century. [ODNB] Price : £45.00
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WYATT‚ Matthew Digby. 6124
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to J.L.Williams‚ responding to his letter about the Great Western Railway‚ and suggesting that an introduction from himself would not be fruitful. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition‚ small tear at one corner. 37 Tavistock Place‚ Russell Square‚ 23 March 1867. Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt (1820-1877)‚ architect and author‚ was secretary to the Commission for the 1851 Exhibition. Wyatt's knowledge and use of architectural styles were catholic and comprehensive‚ but his best buildings were in an Italianate classical manner. His advocacy in the Slade lectures of joining the ‘objective practice of Pugin and the Medievalists to the excellent subjective system transmitted to us from the Classical Ages’ (Slade lecture‚ Cambridge‚ 1869) foreshadowed the free classical architecture of the later nineteenth century. To contemporaries his writings‚ organizational and committee work‚ and his crusade to improve design‚ seemed as important as his architecture. But his classical buildings are among the best of the mid-nineteenth century. [ODNB]#
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to J.L.Williams‚ responding to his letter about the Great Western Railway‚ and suggesting that an introduction from himself would not be fruitful. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition‚ small tear at one corner. 37 Tavistock Place‚ Russell Square‚ 23 March 1867. Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt (1820-1877)‚ architect and author‚ was secretary to the Commission for the 1851 Exhibition. Wyatt's knowledge and use of architectural styles were catholic and comprehensive‚ but his best buildings were in an Italianate classical manner. His advocacy in the Slade lectures of joining the ‘objective practice of Pugin and the Medievalists to the excellent subjective system transmitted to us from the Classical Ages’ (Slade lecture‚ Cambridge‚ 1869) foreshadowed the free classical architecture of the later nineteenth century. To contemporaries his writings‚ organizational and committee work‚ and his crusade to improve design‚ seemed as important as his architecture. But his classical buildings are among the best of the mid-nineteenth century. [ODNB]# Price : £45.00
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