^Lot 510 Aubrey Beardsley

Renowned British artist (1872–1898) who helped define the Art Nouveau style with his elegant, distinctively sensuous, often erotically charged drawings and illustrations. ALS, one page, 4 x 6, no date. Rare letter to Mrs. Patrick Campbell, written from the Spread Eagle Hotel. In full: “It was so sweet of you to rob your carriage of such a pretty cushion for me. I am quite delighted with it. It is so useful too, for I find a pillowless sofa in my sitting room here.” In fine condition, with a staple hole to top left.