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John Everett Millais, Lawrence Alma-Tadema, and Frederick Leighton

John Everett Millais, Lawrence Alma-Tadema, and Frederick Leighton

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John Everett Millais, Lawrence Alma-Tadema, and Frederick Leighton

Excellent collection of letters from three renowned painters. First, an ALS signed “Millais,” one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, February 25, in part: “On receipt of your letter I sent at once to the Secy of our Society & told him to forward Mr. Perry a form, which he will pick up & return.” In fine condition, with a crease to lower left corner and a pencil notation along bottom edge. Second, an ALS signed “L. Alma Tadema,” one page, 3.75 x 6, personal letterhead, July 28, 1893, in full: “I have the illustration you pray forgive. I just found the paper between some drawings.” In fine condition, with mounting remnants to reverse of second integral page. And third, an ALS signed “Fr. Leighton,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, Atheneum Club letterhead, no date. Letter to a woman in Leighton’s difficult to decipher hand. In fine condition, with a couple of light pencil notations along top edge of first page. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #421 - Ended January 15, 2014