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    SIR DOMINIC COLNAGHI (1834-1908)

    Letter from Dominic Colnaghi to Dr. Ernst Becker correcting a mistake in his earlier letter about Raphael drawings he has sold.

    13 Nov 1858

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/ADDA10/85/38

    Colnaghi writes that he sold the Raphael drawing 'Two male figures' to Edward Cheney of Shrifnal and not to Dr. Wellesley as stated in his earlier letter (see VIC/ADDA10/85/34). He has written to Cheney about it, and reports that Dr. Wellesley has said that any unengraved Raphael drawings he has are at the Prince Consort's disposal [for photography]. He encloses a letter (not present) from Mr Boulton about his Raphael drawings but has not yet heard from Mr Vaughan. He will try to find the English prints wanted for HRH's collection.

    A note at the top of the letter records that Becker replied on 16 November.

    Related Material: For related correspondence, see VIC/ADDA10/85/34.

    • Creator(s)

      Sir Dominic Colnaghi (1834-1908) (writer)

      Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (addressee)

    • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      London [Greater London]
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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