Lot 67
Wyant, Alexander Helwig (1836-1892) American landscape painter; Hudson River School. Four Autograph Letters Signed "A.H. Wyant," 4pp, 10"x8", New York, 1866 and New Bedford,1869. Fine. Written as a struggling young artist to his parents in 1866 and his widowed mother in 1869, showing concern that his parents have to take in boarders, reflecting on memories from his childhood, describing his homesickness and saying he would like to visit home for more than a few days "if you can spare me a room to work in," deploring his poverty ("I am still poor as Job's turkey"), rejoicing in a sold painting, and telling his sister to stop teaching and stay with their mother and he will be able to send money. Very interesting family letters.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,200.
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