Lot 66: BENJAMIN WEST Autograph Letter Fully Signed, 1818

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BENJAMIN WEST. Famous Painter and Artist, Expatriated from Ameirica to England.
Autograph Letter Signed, "Benjamin West" written in this famed artist's beautiful, flowing script, measuring 7" x 7", dated Nov. 13. 1818, Choice Extremely Fine. West's large, bold brown ink signature measures 2" long and demonstrates impressive eye appeal. This letter was beautifully written by the historic painter from his home in England, asking permission that his representative be allowed to inspect his personal Trust Account in the United States. It reads, in full:"Gentlemen - Have the goodness to permit my Soliciter Mr. Henderson of 23 John Street Bedford Row - to inspect the "Trust account of my Relatives in America" Standing in my name in your Books - and to favour him with my explanation of it - and to furnish him with a copy of it should he deem it requisite. I request your excusing my Occasoning you this trouble - I am Gentlemen your very Obidient Servt. - Benjamin West".Accompanied by a modern copy image of Benjamin West. This is an impressive looking, fresh and clean, well written letter. (2 items)
Benjamin West was self taught an famous American Colonial Era artist who's noted for his "epic representation" styled paintings. He was renowned for his dramatic portrayals of conflictual instances in America's battle for independence. Upon his move to England, he was commissioned by King George III to create portraits of members of the royal family, and soon founded the Royal Academy of Arts.
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