Buy this book on-line WEEKES, Henry (1807-1877) : A 1page Autograph L;etter to W R Dickinson, Signed and Dated March 19, 1846
1 page, with integral blank leaf, upper margin worn. Weekes acknowledges receipt of a proof of an engraving of a statue of Sir E. Barnes, and expresses his satisfaction with it. Henry Weekes, RA (14 January 1807 – 1877) was an English sculptor, best known for his portraiture. He was among the most successful British sculptors of the mid-Victorian period. Born in Canterbury, he spent most of his career in London, where he worked for William Behnes and Sir Francis Chantrey, before taking over the latter's studio on his death in 1841. His works include the first bust of Queen Victoria after her accession, a monument to Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Shelley, statues for the Martyrs' Memorial in Oxford, and the Manufactures group of the Albert Memorial in London. He was also the professor of sculpture of the Royal Academy (1868–76). His lectures, published posthumously, were described by art historian Benedict Read as "the most consistent and intelligent exposition of sculptural thinking" of his era.[1] Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of WEEKES, Henry (1807-1877) : A 1page Autograph L;etter to W R Dickinson, Signed and Dated March 19, 1846. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, fine bindings, livres d'occasion, rare books and livres illustrées. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |