Paintings, Watercolours, Prints and Books, including 20th Century, Contemporary and Irish Art - 8th October 2008

Lot 81

Morris (William). Autograph letter

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £450

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Description

Morris (William). Autograph letter, signed, 26 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, August 1st, 1870, 3pp, to Miss Townsend, concerning the design for a stained glass window : "we might make a pleasing window with one set of figures only; these alterations would be necessary I think, because if the pattern work is too obtrusive it will hardly be fit for the dignity of a grand Minster, which cries out for art and not upholstery". A letter imbued with Morris's passionate principles for art and design.