Lot 227
Millais, J.E., Sir - Landseer, E. H., Sir - Tenniel, John, Sir - Du Maurier, G.
Rare Books, Maps and Manuscripts
Auction: 29 August 2012 at 12:00 BST
Description
A collection of letters to William Powell Frith from various artists, mostly 8vo., circa 40 pages dating from 1st April 1869 - 30th March 1905, many referring to John Leech including: Autograph letter signed "Yours ever "Landseer"", dated 1st April 1869 thanking Frith for his note and attributing his recent lack of work output to his "Eyes!"; Two autograph letters signed "Very sincerely yours John Tenniel", dated 9th January 1905, (one letter incomplete with paper discolouration), congratulating Frith on his 87th birthday, he also declines a dinner invitation on account of his age; Two autograph letters signed G. du Maurier", the first discussing Leech's death; Two autograph letters from Millais, signed "J.E. Millais"; and 11 other autograph letters an envelope from various artists including George Cruickshank, Lawrence Adam Tadema and Frith (17)
Footnote
Provenance: Viscount Strathallan, Stobhall, Perthshire