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BENJAMIN WEST (1738-1820) American painter; established studio in London and gained fame for his...

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BENJAMIN WEST (1738-1820) American painter; established studio in London and gained fame for his...
BENJAMIN WEST (1738-1820) American painter; established studio in London and gained fame for his historical works. ALS, "Benjn West", 1p, Feb 27, 1798, 4to, to Alderman Boydell, nice art content. "...I shall be obliged, if you will send by the bearer - twelve prints of my Portrait - good impressions - that engraved by Miss Watson from Stewards picture, and with them the Bill of their price. Setting with my servant, I find he in my absence received from your messenger two guineas and a half for a pair of prints (Charles and Cromwells) - the price you have always had them at as well as others of the trade being two guineas - I have inclosed you the half guinea as your property, wishing to rectify the mistake..." Couple of professionally repaired tears, including one touching a letter in signature. Some soiling, o/w VG. $1,250-1,750