Memorandum by Ozias Humphry

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

HU/7/1iii

Title

Memorandum by Ozias Humphry

Date

2 Apr 1808

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Stating that he purchased the picture of Chiron and Achilles from the late James Barry nearly thirty years previously, for 75gs. Barry's reputation has risen since that date and he would rather burnish than tarnish that reputation. He asks for 100gs.