Pattison Ellames, Allerton Hall [to John Gibson]

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Reference code

GI/1/111

Title

Pattison Ellames, Allerton Hall [to John Gibson]

Date

30 Oct 1830

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Ellames informs Gibson that the statue of 'Sappho' had arrived safely, and had been unpacked in the presence of Solomon [Gibson], who had replaced a small piece of drapery under the right arm, which had become detached. The discolouration was not as bad as Ellames had feared. The work was much admired. Ellames had heard that Gibson's 'Hera' had also been spoken of highly by the cognoscenti. He concludes by discussing the method of payment for the work.