Author: MARTIN, Alec (1884-1971)
Title: Typed Letter Signed
Description: The finest of the fine arts auctioneers was Sir Alec, who began as an office boy at Christie's in London in 1897, by 1930 had become partner and by 1940 was managing partner, leading that firm as chairman until 1958. TLS, 5" X 8" (both sides), London, England, 11 December 1952. Addressed to Pauline Spender Clay. Very good. Faintly age toned, with minor edgewear. Writing on Christie, Manson & Woods Ltd. letterhead to the daughter (1880-1971) of William Waldorf Astor and brother of John Jacob Astor, Martin discusses with this socialite and aristocrat a photograph of an unidentified John Singer Sargent painting she owned -- perhaps the full-length portrait Sargent painted of her in 1898? "I think it is an extraordinarily fine example of Sargent's work and I think that some time it will be appreciated for what it is. But at the moment Sargent is out of fashion and large pictures also are difficult to sell. For these reasons I hardly like to advise you to offer the picture at auction as I think you are not likely to get more than a small price for it. If you wish me to do so, I can, I think, find a home for it at the Birmingham Art Gallery if you are willing to lend it to them.." Large, bold signature at the close in blue ink. .
Keywords: Business Art & Architecture
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Title: Typed Letter Signed
Description: The finest of the fine arts auctioneers was Sir Alec, who began as an office boy at Christie's in London in 1897, by 1930 had become partner and by 1940 was managing partner, leading that firm as chairman until 1958. TLS, 5" X 8" (both sides), London, England, 11 December 1952. Addressed to Pauline Spender Clay. Very good. Faintly age toned, with minor edgewear. Writing on Christie, Manson & Woods Ltd. letterhead to the daughter (1880-1971) of William Waldorf Astor and brother of John Jacob Astor, Martin discusses with this socialite and aristocrat a photograph of an unidentified John Singer Sargent painting she owned -- perhaps the full-length portrait Sargent painted of her in 1898? "I think it is an extraordinarily fine example of Sargent's work and I think that some time it will be appreciated for what it is. But at the moment Sargent is out of fashion and large pictures also are difficult to sell. For these reasons I hardly like to advise you to offer the picture at auction as I think you are not likely to get more than a small price for it. If you wish me to do so, I can, I think, find a home for it at the Birmingham Art Gallery if you are willing to lend it to them.." Large, bold signature at the close in blue ink. .
Keywords: Business Art & Architecture
Price: US$ 75.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 49474
- Book number: 49474
See more books from our catalog: Autographs