Crieff Williamson, Royal Society of Portrait Painters (Royal Institute Galleries, 195 Piccadilly, W.1), to A. R. Middleton Todd, 71, Campden Street, London, W.8.

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

TOD/3/5/13

Title

Crieff Williamson, Royal Society of Portrait Painters (Royal Institute Galleries, 195 Piccadilly, W.1), to A. R. Middleton Todd, 71, Campden Street, London, W.8.

Date

19 May 1954

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces, with envelope

Content Description

Explaining that he had communicated Middleton Todd's fee of 500 guineas and other conditions for undertaking a portrait to Mrs Andreae. Williamson thought this was slightly above the sum she had in mind. He concludes by reminding Middleton Todd, that should the commission go ahead, the usual fee of 15% would be due to the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. The letter encloses Middleton Todd's draft letter of acknowledegment, dated 22 May 1954.