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George Russell ("Æ") (1867-1935)
Estimate:
€200 - €300
Sold
€800
Live Auction
The Ernie O'Malley Collection in association with Christie's
Size
8.75 by 6.75in. (22.2 by 17.1cm)
Description
Title: LETTER TO JULY 5, 1935
Note: Written from a nursing home in Bournemouth ("c/o Miss Phoebe Myers") to "Dick" (probably Judge Richard Campbell). Russell is suffering from stomach cancer and writes: "I feel I am coming to the end of my work in this world and I have no fears or regrets" and "goodbye dear Dick. You have always been a good and kind friend." Russell died 12 days later on 17 July.
Note: Written from a nursing home in Bournemouth ("c/o Miss Phoebe Myers") to "Dick" (probably Judge Richard Campbell). Russell is suffering from stomach cancer and writes: "I feel I am coming to the end of my work in this world and I have no fears or regrets" and "goodbye dear Dick. You have always been a good and kind friend." Russell died 12 days later on 17 July.
Signature
signed
Provenance
Purchased by James A. Healy of New York City, circa 1935-45.
Gifted to Cormac O'Malley, c. 1974
