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SALAVATOR ROSA (1615-1673)
Autograph letter signed ("Amico Vostro S.R.") to Giovanni Battista Ricciardi, n.p. [Monteruboli], "questo di della assuntione [15] Augusto 1650", one page, 2°, integral leaf addressed to Ricciardi, "Raccomandata al Signor Giulio Maffei Fiorenza", traces of seal (slightly dampstained).
Written on being reminded that Signora Lucrezia (his mistress) wishes to have two quill combs bought for her by Ricciardi's mother; continuing that since Signor Politico and Signor Ludovico have gone to Monte Verdi the priest recited and served mass by himself, and it is pleasantly cool, and ending with a joking reference to three domestic mishaps the previous evening. Ricciardi was one of Salvator Rosa's close circle of friends in Florence where he worked for Giovanni Carlo de Medici from 1640-1649. The letter was published by Uberto Limentani in Poesie e Lettere Inedite, 1950 (page 158), where the priest and "Signor Ludovico" are identified as members of the Maffei family. Roas was staying at the Maffei villa. Provenance: Alfred Morrison collection (vol. V). With 3 other autograph letters signed by Boselli, Galli Bibiena and Franceschini.
ANGELICA KAUFFMANN (1741-1807)
Autograph letter signed to an unidentified correspondent ("Molto Reverendo Domino/Amico Rispettissimo"), Rome, 15 February 1805, 2 pages, 4°, integral blank leaf.
A warm and almost effusive expression of gratitude for a letter sent with Signor Diotti who is visiting Rome and of whom she approves, although she has not seen his work, "mi sembra giovine di talento passionato per la pittura e non dubito che impiegherà assai bene il suo tempo". She wishes to help him both for his own sake and on account of her correspondent's interest. The letter continues with further declarations of pleasure at hearing from him after a long silence and at his recovery from illness. With 7 letters by other artists.
ANTONIO CANOVA (1757-1822)
Autograph letter signed to Richard Westmacott, Rome, 12 August 1819, 2 pages, 4°, integral address leaf, seal (small split in centre fold, seal tear).
Canova declares his gratitude for the news of the arrival in England of one of his sculptures, "le nuove dell'arrivo della Ninfa and, even more, his pleasure at the approval of it by the Prince Regent. He continues with precise instructions for displaying the statue, so that it may be seen from every angle, and in conclusion mentions that he is glad to know of the arrival of the Graces.
Autograph letter signed ("Amico Vostro S.R.") to Giovanni Battista Ricciardi, n.p. [Monteruboli], "questo di della assuntione [15] Augusto 1650", one page, 2°, integral leaf addressed to Ricciardi, "Raccomandata al Signor Giulio Maffei Fiorenza", traces of seal (slightly dampstained).
Written on being reminded that Signora Lucrezia (his mistress) wishes to have two quill combs bought for her by Ricciardi's mother; continuing that since Signor Politico and Signor Ludovico have gone to Monte Verdi the priest recited and served mass by himself, and it is pleasantly cool, and ending with a joking reference to three domestic mishaps the previous evening. Ricciardi was one of Salvator Rosa's close circle of friends in Florence where he worked for Giovanni Carlo de Medici from 1640-1649. The letter was published by Uberto Limentani in Poesie e Lettere Inedite, 1950 (page 158), where the priest and "Signor Ludovico" are identified as members of the Maffei family. Roas was staying at the Maffei villa. Provenance: Alfred Morrison collection (vol. V). With 3 other autograph letters signed by Boselli, Galli Bibiena and Franceschini.
ANGELICA KAUFFMANN (1741-1807)
Autograph letter signed to an unidentified correspondent ("Molto Reverendo Domino/Amico Rispettissimo"), Rome, 15 February 1805, 2 pages, 4°, integral blank leaf.
A warm and almost effusive expression of gratitude for a letter sent with Signor Diotti who is visiting Rome and of whom she approves, although she has not seen his work, "mi sembra giovine di talento passionato per la pittura e non dubito che impiegherà assai bene il suo tempo". She wishes to help him both for his own sake and on account of her correspondent's interest. The letter continues with further declarations of pleasure at hearing from him after a long silence and at his recovery from illness. With 7 letters by other artists.
ANTONIO CANOVA (1757-1822)
Autograph letter signed to Richard Westmacott, Rome, 12 August 1819, 2 pages, 4°, integral address leaf, seal (small split in centre fold, seal tear).
Canova declares his gratitude for the news of the arrival in England of one of his sculptures, "le nuove dell'arrivo della Ninfa and, even more, his pleasure at the approval of it by the Prince Regent. He continues with precise instructions for displaying the statue, so that it may be seen from every angle, and in conclusion mentions that he is glad to know of the arrival of the Graces.