POWERS Hiram [Woodstock, Vermont, 1805 - Florence, 1873], Am - Lot 51

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POWERS Hiram [Woodstock, Vermont, 1805 - Florence, 1873], Am - Lot 51
POWERS Hiram [Woodstock, Vermont, 1805 - Florence, 1873], American neoclassical sculptor. Rare correspondence of 32 autographed or signed letters addressed to Bernard Sancholle (his marble dealer) in Serravezza. From Florence between 1840 and 1856. [1840 (5), 1841 (5), 1842 (5), 1843 (6), 1844 (7), 1847 (1), 1849 (2), 1856 (2)]. 1840: Correspondence of 5 signed autograph letters addressed to Bernard Sancholle, written in English. August 17, 1840; 1 page in-4°, written in Italian. October 17, 1840; 2 pages in-8°. Powers talks about the marble he received to make his sculpture of Eve. He also discusses the difficulty of getting a block of marble to make two sculptures and the rising prices. However, he is willing to pay for quality. November 24, 1840, 1 page in 8 : Powers is very happy to know that a very beautiful piece of marble is available and that the price is reasonable. December 17, 1840: He is very happy to learn that Bernard Sancholle can get him a marble block of the same color and quality for his statue of April. December 1, 1840; 1 page in 8. He explains that Mr. Clevenger, an American sculptor who has just arrived in Florence, is interested in buying marble. 1841: 5 autograph letters signed addressed to Bernard Sancholle. August 2, 1841; 1 page in 8°: he makes an order of marble of Carrara by seeking a very precise color. 18 August 1841; 1 page in 8°: He orders marble for his friend the sculptor Clevenger. August 27, 1841; 1 page in-4°. There was a mistake in the order of the artist and another person in Florence. October 9, 1841; 1 page in 8°: order of a block of marble for a new sculpture. The artist worries about the transport because of the cold. He specifies that his business is in Florence and cannot travel for the moment. December 27, 1841; 1 page in 8°. He orders marble and would like to know when it can be delivered, because he needs it quickly. He also speaks about his statue "Eve". 1842: 5 autograph letters signed addressed to Bernard Sancholle. April 17, 1842; 1 page in-4°. He asks for marble which was promised to him. He stipulates that he prefers a large block of marble to a small one. The mold is ready for his sculpture Florence, May 2, 1842; 1 page in-4°. Powers orders another block of marble because he would like to start a new statue as soon as possible. He also stipulates that he wants the best quality marble. Florence, July 17, 1842; 1 page in-8°. Powers, on the advice of a friend, discusses the price of his marble block, which he paid $220 for, and that he will not be able to do more than his statue of Eve and two busts. He asks for a reduction because the marble block is too expensive and he has waited a long time for it. Florence July 21, 1842; 1 page in-4°, a hole in the paper of the letter. Powers talks about paying for the blocks when they arrive in his studio. Florence September 21, 1812; 1 page in-8°. Powers receives a friend of his, an American sculptor, who wishes to receive two or three blocks of marble immediately. He also explains that he has sent for an exhibition five busts made with the marble he received (from M. Bernard Sancholle). 1843: 6 signed autograph letters addressed to Bernard Sancholle. Florence 18 May 1843; 1 page in-8°. Powers has received the letter of the 17th. However the marble block is too big for his needs at the moment. He would like to buy a smaller one. He can come to see or send someone else. Florence May 28, 1843; 1 page in-8°. He cannot move at present to see a marble but proposes to send someone. He still does not want the marble block which is too big for him. He asks to be notified when smaller blocks are available. Florence, July 2, 1843; 1 page in-12. Powers has examined his marble block with a workman, and the workman says that the quality differs in some places. Powers complains about this. Florence 11 August 1843; 1 page in-8°. He complains that the marble block is not consistent in quality but that he will pay anyway. Florence 11 September 1843; 1 page in-8°. Powers has received his marble block and has paid the agent present. Florence 19 December 1843; 1 page in-8°. He would like to obtain one or two blocks of first quality marble. He also asks for the different sizes available. 1844: 7 autograph letters signed addressed to Bernard Sancholle. Florence, January 10, 1844; 1 page in-8°. Powers asks if there are any other blocks of marble that are large enough to be divided and that can be used for other projects. He asks if there are two or three large blocks for busts available to order.
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