J. J. E. Wynne-Finch, Voelas, Llanrwst, N. Wales, to [John] Gibson

RA Collection: Archive

Archive context

Showing item 125 of 391 in this group

Reference code

GI/1/122

Title

J. J. E. Wynne-Finch, Voelas, Llanrwst, N. Wales, to [John] Gibson

Date

19 Jul 1865

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Historical Background

Gibson made a coloured statue in marble of 'Hebe' for John Howard Galton of Hadzor, Worcestershire in 1862. A further, tinted, version was made in 1864 (RA). [DNB.]

Content Description

Relating to a proposal by Gibson that he refund his £200 advance payment for the statue of 'Hebe'. The writer was very desirous that the work should eventually belong to the nation.

Associated Material

GI/1/125