Letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen discussing a painting that has been sold, but whose buyer remains unknown
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Description
Handwritten letter marked as being from Oriel, Blackrock, County Dublin, in which Orpen relates his happiness at how his portrait of 'Lawson' is progressing. He also mentions that a painting has been sold at the Royal Hibernian Academy but he has not been told the identity of the buyer. He thinks it could be Brooke, [Iveagh], or St. George. Letter is accompanied by an envelope addressed to Mrs. William Orpen, 13 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, and postmarked as 28 April 1907.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
Related topics
| Title | Letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen discussing a painting that has been sold, but whose buyer remains unknown |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [28 April 1907] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/15 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Evidence of slight ink smudging on first page |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp & envelope |
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