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Auction: 316 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1211

Collection: American Artists. 19th-20th Century - Frederick M. Coffin.Autograph Letter Signed "Fred M. Coffin". One page, small 4to, NY, Oct. 19, 1853. The illustrator writes to editor and artist Benson J. Lossing. Good content regarding design of "Committee before the President. I can not find anything either a portrait of Jackson or anything like a picture of the room in the White house which makes it rather embarrassing for me to go on with the sketch…" Ink somewhat light; William Hart. Autograph Quotation Signed "William Hart". ¾ page, 8vo, ´Studio Building´, no exact place, 1866. The Scottish-born, Hudson River School landscapist makes note of the "´Art´ of this Country"; Willard Leroy Metcalf. Interesting Autograph Letter Signed "Willard L. Metcalf". ¾ page, 8vo, Plainfield, NH, Sept. 27, 1911. Metcalf responds to a question about publishing rights for his painting "Ice-bound"; Peter Newell. Autograph Letter Signed "Peter Newell". One page, 8vo, Leonia, NJ, May 19, 1917. The book illustrator advises a Mrs. Woodruff: "I would be very glad indeed to sketch in your booth…during the term of the Actor´s Fund Fair…"; Thornton Oakley. Choice Autograph Letter Signed "Thornton Oakley". One page, 4to, on his imprinted stationery, Jan. 1, 1950. The painter praises fellow illustrator Frank Schoonover´s "superb Christmas Card you sent us!..." Also envelope in Oakley´s hand to Schoonover; Antonio P. Martino. Good content Autograph Letter Signed "Antonio P. Martino". ¾ page, 4to, Thousand Oaks, CA, Dec. 31, 1979. Responding to a question, the artist comments on what gives a work of art lasting importance; Edward Grove. Good content Autograph Letter Signed "Edward R. Grove". One page, 4to, Sea-Lake Studio, July 25, 1982. Grove answers the same question posed to Martino. Generally age-toned, some with minor fold wear, Very Good to Fine. [7]

Estimate
$400 to $700