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Auction: 316 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1209

Artists [2]. Nash, Paul (1889-1946). War artist during both World Wars, pioneer of modernism in Great Britain; co-founder of the influential modern art movement Unit One (1933). Autograph Letter Signed "Paul Nash". One-page, narrow, on pale blue folded sheet, Iver Heath, Bucks, Dec. 26, 1919. Nash advises "Mr del Re" that he will be "very pleased to visit the Chelsea Book Club" when he returns to town. Slight soiling on fold, otherwise Fine. Leighton, Frederick (1830-1896). Painter and sculptor, president of the Royal Academy (1878-1896), produced a compelling body of classically-inspired work. Autograph Note Signed "F.Leighton". One-page on narrow stationery with red imprint: 2 Holland Park Road, Kensington, W., no date. He tells "Benson" that he is "anxiously expecting" his "copper capsa. Could you let me have it?" Faint smudge, Fine. [2]

Estimate
$250 to $500