behnes william 1864 (2 Ergebnisse)

"There has been found more work on The Monument than was at first calculated" . Fold marks, laid down on a Victorian album leaf. Dated in another, contemporary, hand 1838. With on the same page the cut signatures with subscriptions of Francois Rochard (d. 1858; portrait painter) & Henry Gastineau (1791-1876; painter). With, on the reverse of the page, an unidentified autograph letter signed.

1p., 12mo. In fair condition, on lightly-aged paper. Addressed to 'W. Behnes Esq' and docketted by Behnes on reverse: 'Mr Barker | painter'. The letter reads: 'Mr Bacon has written me to say that you have kindly consented to lend me a bust of the late Sir Henry Havelock. I need not say how much obliged I feel. Will you allow the bearer to bring it with him: - have you also a bust of Mr Disraeli? If so would you lend it me also. I will take great care of them and return them to you soon.'.