Lot 304: Kenneth MacLeay, A.R.S.A., R.S.W. (1802-1878)

Kenneth MacLeay, A.R.S.A., R.S.W. (1802-1878)
Two studies for a portrait of Prince Alfred (one illustrated)
the first signed, inscribed and dated 'The queen had this sketch in her hands often/It is the original one for Prince Alfred/1864 KML' (upper centre) and further inscribed 'This is the one Mυr Macleay with all respect/and deference wυd suggest as the best' (lower centre) and numbered 'Nυo. 1' (lower right); the second numbered 'Nυo. 3' (lower right)
pen and sepia ink and wash, unframed
7¼ x 4 3/8 in. (18.4 x 11.2 cm.); and Sixteen unframed watercolour and oil sketches of male and female figures and landscapes, some attributed to MacLeay and by other hands (17)