Sir John Lavery – SIGNED Autograph Letter
£125.00
177 x 113 mm
A fine self-addressed autograph letter from E. Stanley Jones to Sir John Lavery on Stanley’s personalised writing paper – 169 Jerningham Road, New Cross, London SE14 Telephone: New Cross 4109 – dated 26th Feb 1930, in blue ink on folded ivory paper with central horizontal crease, inscription and signature of Sir John Lavery in black ink to the verso.
In full: ‘Sir John Lavery, L.L.D., R.A., R.S.A. Dear Sir, As I am a collector I wondered whether you would please be kind enough to send me your autograph. I am enclosing a stamped envelope and thank you in anticipation of a favourable reply. I remain, Yours sincerely, E. Stanley Jones.’ To the verso: ‘Yours very truly John Lavery… 1930.‘
Sir John Lavery (1856–1941) was an Irish portrait and society painter associated with the Glasgow Boys. Born in Belfast and raised in Scotland, he trained in Glasgow and Paris before establishing a successful career in London. Lavery became known for elegant portraits of aristocracy, politicians and social figures. He was knighted in 1918 and served as an official war artist during World War I. His wife, Lady Hazel Lavery, famously appeared on Irish bank-notes for decades.
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177 x 113 mm
A fine self-addressed autograph letter from E. Stanley Jones to Sir John Lavery on Stanley’s personalised writing paper – 169 Jerningham Road, New Cross, London SE14 Telephone: New Cross 4109 – dated 26th Feb 1930, in blue ink on folded ivory paper with central horizontal crease, inscription and signature of Sir John Lavery in black ink to the verso.
In full: ‘Sir John Lavery, L.L.D., R.A., R.S.A. Dear Sir, As I am a collector I wondered whether you would please be kind enough to send me your autograph. I am enclosing a stamped envelope and thank you in anticipation of a favourable reply. I remain, Yours sincerely, E. Stanley Jones.’ To the verso: ‘Yours very truly John Lavery… 1930.‘
Sir John Lavery (1856–1941) was an Irish portrait and society painter associated with the Glasgow Boys. Born in Belfast and raised in Scotland, he trained in Glasgow and Paris before establishing a successful career in London. Lavery became known for elegant portraits of aristocracy, politicians and social figures. He was knighted in 1918 and served as an official war artist during World War I. His wife, Lady Hazel Lavery, famously appeared on Irish bank-notes for decades.
