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Edwin Landseer

Edwin Landseer

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Edwin Landseer

English painter (1802–1873) well known for his paintings of animals and his sculptures, including the lions in London’s Trafalgar Square. ALS signed “E. Landseer,” one page both sides (with two words spilling over onto an adjacent page), 4.5 x 7.5, no date. Landseer writes an unidenfied man. In part: “I am sorry I was engaged this afternoon when you favored me with a call…I am occupied in finishing portraits of children—who sit every day and all day long.” In fine condition, with uniform toning, intersecting central horizontal and vertical folds, and a missing corner from the top right corner of the adjacent leaf. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #384 - Ended March 22, 2012