bradich (1 Ergebnisse)

First professor of fine arts at the University of Michigan. ANS, 1p, 9" X 11¼", n.p., 1867 December 22. Addressed to "Dear Sister." Good. Some age toning and mildly soiled; professionally silked. Brief, poignant note transmitting a portrait of Lincoln (not present): "As Christmas this year finds me in poor health, with very little money, not wishing to forget you and Father, I send you my favorite painting of President Lincoln. Wishing you both a merry Xmas and a happy New Year." Accompanied by a TNS from RANDOLPH G. ADAMS, legendary director of the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan, 1p, 8½" X 11", Ann Arbor, MI, 1946 November 9. Addressed to John D. Denison, Jr. Good plus. "I have compared the signature on the Bradich portrait of Lincoln with other Bradish portrait signatures at the University and there is no doubt that these signatures are the same." The portrait sent by the artist via this letter is NOT present.