WEST BENJAMIN: (1738-1820)
WEST BENJAMIN: (1738-1820) American-born British painter who specialised in historical subjects. D.S., Benjamin West, as President of the Royal Academy, one page, folio, London, 13th July 1819. The manuscript document states, in full, ´These are to certify that we have viewed one case books marked D the property of Richard Westmacott Esq. R.A. brought by him from the continent for his sole use and improvement in the Arts and not by way of merchandize or for sale in this country by the Hero Captain Faillant from Calais´. Countersigned at the foot by Thomas Stothard (1755-1834) British painter, illustrator and engraver, appointed librarian to the Royal Academy in 1812, and Henry Bone (1755-1834) English enamel painter who secured royal patronage for his portrait miniatures. A note in the left margin states ´Examined by Richard Eales, Assistant Surveyor, King´s Warehouse Customs´. Signed by West alongside a good red wax seal with the impression of the Royal Academy, London. With blank integral leaf. Some very light, minor age wear, and with a couple of small, neat splits to the edges of folds, otherwise VG
Richard Westmacott (1775-1856) British sculptor.
WEST BENJAMIN: (1738-1820) American-born British painter who specialised in historical subjects. D.S., Benjamin West, as President of the Royal Academy, one page, folio, London, 13th July 1819. The manuscript document states, in full, ´These are to certify that we have viewed one case books marked D the property of Richard Westmacott Esq. R.A. brought by him from the continent for his sole use and improvement in the Arts and not by way of merchandize or for sale in this country by the Hero Captain Faillant from Calais´. Countersigned at the foot by Thomas Stothard (1755-1834) British painter, illustrator and engraver, appointed librarian to the Royal Academy in 1812, and Henry Bone (1755-1834) English enamel painter who secured royal patronage for his portrait miniatures. A note in the left margin states ´Examined by Richard Eales, Assistant Surveyor, King´s Warehouse Customs´. Signed by West alongside a good red wax seal with the impression of the Royal Academy, London. With blank integral leaf. Some very light, minor age wear, and with a couple of small, neat splits to the edges of folds, otherwise VG
Richard Westmacott (1775-1856) British sculptor.
