CANOVA ANTONIO Autograph Letter Signed Canova to his friend

Sale 2619 - Lot 127

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CANOVA, ANTONIO. Autograph Letter Signed, "Canova," to his friend Count Tiberio Roberti, in Italian, promising to please him concerning two models, suggesting that he disregard the claims of his aunt, recommending that he send Giuseppe to Venice to confirm what he says, approving of a donation of 1000 lire in alms, and sending greetings to his family and mutual friends. 1 page, 4to; small hole from seal tear at middle left with minor loss to text, faint scattered foxing, folds, address panel on verso. Np, nd

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"I shall try to please you for the two models. And I shall try with the greatest solicitude possible.
"As regards the claims of my aunt, you must know that she is . . . blind and therefore the least credence should be given to what she says. I will agree with you that the work will be somewhat strenuous but not too much and that Giuseppe . . . if he comes to Venice, I shall give him every help . . . I am saying the truth.
"I am glad 1000 lire was given for charity. I don't know a greater pleasure than giving bread to these good people. . . ."