Reference code
GI/1/62
Title
George Cavendish, Compton Place [to John Gibson]
Date
27 Apr 1830
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Historical Background
Gibson executed 'A Nymph Preparing for the Bath' and 'Venus and Cupid' (both marble, 1831; Usher Gallery, Lincoln) for Lord Yarborough.
Content Description
Acknowedging receipt of a cast of 'Psyche and Zephyrs'.
Lord Yarborough was still awiating the arrival of his statue. Cavendish was sending the letter via Yarborough's sister, who wanted to have a monument executed.