SPENCER
(Gilbert, 1892-1979, Artist, brother of Sir Stanley)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Vera LANE POOLE
(1890-1965, Vera Ellen Dendy, Painter, Wife of Austin Lane Poole, 1889-1963, Historian, from 1913 Tutor, then Fellow at St John's College, Oxford, President, 1947-1957) saying he was sorry to hear “about Austin & you. I want to come over as soon as I can get a chance. Stanley has had a very serious operation but has come out of it well and muted optimism becomes less muted as time passes. He is very lively in the circumstances. My own movements are restricted for the moment because I like to to get over & see him as much as I can. I had a letter from Henry the other day. He expressed the hope that I was growing older gracefully. I don’t think I am. I must admit that I find the backward glances terribly attractive But Gillian is happy enough so I suppose it’s all alright really. She is with the Linden Singers & broadcasts quite a bit I like it very much. I am just completing a largish mural for the teas room at the R.A. 19’ x 9 in which I have traced an artist’s progress from the cot to the National Gallery if he is very good. I also finished one in the Student’s Union London U. based on the Scholar Gipsy, 15’ x 10’. I regard these as the equivalent of two one man shows so I can say that I am not relaxing in my efforts...”, 2 sides 8vo., The Cottage, Upper Basildon, Berks, no date but
Item Date:
1958
Stock No:
43547
£225
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[SPENCER
(Gilbert, 1892-1979, R.A., brother of Stanley)]
Delightful unsigned Christmas Card, titled within the drawing
'Greetings from Gilbert, Ursula and Gillian Spencer', showing a shepherd with his dog relaxing in the glow of a fire he has lit in the corner of a field, his back towards a tree, sheep grazing nearby, barely noticeable between the branches is a bright star, all drawn in short, very effective pencil strokes, printed by the University Press, Oxford, 4¾" x 5¼" folded, Tree Cottage, Upper Basildon, Berkshire, no date, circa
apparently unused
Item Date:
1950
Stock No:
54400
£75
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STEADMAN
(Ralph, born 1936, Welsh Illustrator and Cartoonist)
Original sketch signed and dated
showing a very stylised face with the name Billy Brownlow on the forehead, the the word "Grrrr!!!" coming out of his mouth in a speech bubble, 10" x 8" no plae, 12th October
Item Date:
1993
Stock No:
39830
£275
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STEER
(Philip Wilson, 1860-1942, English Impressionist Painter and founding member of the New English Art Club, Teacher at the Slade, 1893-1930)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Lawrence
asking if he “would care to come to see the Porchester drawing which I have had mounted, tomorrow Tuesday afternoon about 5 o’clock. If you cannot manage this would you mind ringing my up...”, 1 sides 8vo., 109 Cheyne Walk, S.W.10, 30th June
Item Date:
1930
Stock No:
42531
£125
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STEER
(Philip Wilson, 1860-1942, English Impressionist Painter and founding member of the New English Art Club, Teacher at the Slade, 1893-1930)
Typed Letter Signed to Harwood C. Lawrence
saying that it is “most kind of you to offer me your congratulations on an honour which is indeed rather overwhelming. My post-bag is large and ponderous with kind messages from all my friends so please excuse this scrappy reply...”, 1 side A4, 109 Cheyne Walk, S.W.10, 3rd January
Item Date:
1931
Stock No:
42532
£125
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