Reference code
HU/2/70
Title
H[ester] Poggi, Florence, to Ozias Humphry, 25 Newman Street, Oxford Road, London
Date
1 Aug 1778
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
Concerning their financial worries; she reminds Humphry that a Mr. Knight showed interest in an
Andrea del Sarto, the price of which
Mr. Poggi fixed at £170; they have had to draw on
Mr. Elford £50, which they hope Humphry will remit to him; provides news of the health of her family; they await news of peace or war before travelling;
Mr. and
Mrs. Banks and Mr. Smyth leave in the Autumn, Smyth has yet to sell his copy of the Correggio; Humphry's pupil "the Colelini" is now the best miniature painter in Florence, although she wishes for more instruction from Humphry.
Physical Characteristics
Folded