Lot 785: Robert Smirke, R.A. (Wighton, near Carlisle 1752-1845 London)

Robert Smirke, R.A. (Wighton, near Carlisle 1752-1845 London)
A group of thirteen drawings including: Study of a girl (recto) (illustrated) and A drawing of Don Quixote (verso); Figure studies (recto) and (verso); Two designs for decorative friezes; Head study of a man; Seven further studies; and A printed bookplate inscribed 'MARY SMIRKE'
one with inscription 'R. Smirke Esq/No 65 Charlotte Street/Fitzroy Square', one with inscription 'Mυrυs Smirke N.υo 65/Charlotte St Rathbone Place/11/6', one with inscription 'R Smirke Esq', one with inscription 'Rob. Smirke Esq./3 Upper Fitzroy Street', one on the reverse of receipt for 2 seats in Fitzroy-Chapel, Novυb 4 1806', one with inscription 'Robert Smirke Esq/Bemers Street/13' and one with inscription 'Prints and coloured Drawings carefully laid/down, and mounted in the neatest manner./Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully informed/that the business of the late M.υr Ewing is/carried on as usual at No. 18. London Street/Fitzroy Square./By his sucessor G. Bemfleet. who humbly/solicits the continuation of their favors which/he will 'endeavour to merit by executing/their commands with neatness and punctuality.' one on the reverse of a typed letter from Henry Hole inviting entries for the Liverpool Academy, dated June 1813
five, pencil; seven, pencil and brown ink; two with watercolour, on paper, irregular-shaped, unframed
6½ x 5¼ in. (16.5 x 13.4 cm.) (13)

This lot is offered without reserve.