Charles Robert Cockerell Signed (2 results)

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter by English architect, archaeologist, and writer Charles Robert Cockerell . Dated 1857. A letter about giving funds to a council after the suggestions by Sr Charles and Lady Eastlake. Charles Robert Cockerell RA 1788 - 1863 was an English architect, archaeologist, and writer. He studied architecture under Robert Smirke. He went on an extended Grand Tour lasting seven years, mainly spent in Greece. He was involved in major archaeological discoveries while in Greece. On returning to London, he set up a successful architectural practice. Appointed Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts, he served in that position between 1839 and 1859. He wrote many articles and books on both archeology and architecture. In 1848, he became the first recipient of the Royal Gold Medal. Size is 177 x 112mm. Condition is good. Light folding crease. Ref19209. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter by English architect, archaeologist, and writer Charles Robert Cockerell . Dated 1856. A letter about financing a project with L.L.L Insurance office. Charles Robert Cockerell RA 1788 - 1863 was an English architect, archaeologist, and writer. He studied architecture under Robert Smirke. He went on an extended Grand Tour lasting seven years, mainly spent in Greece. He was involved in major archaeological discoveries while in Greece. On returning to London, he set up a successful architectural practice. Appointed Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts, he served in that position between 1839 and 1859. He wrote many articles and books on both archaeology and architecture. In 1848, he became the first recipient of the Royal Gold Medal. Size is 180 x 115mm. Condition is good. Light folding crease. Ref19209. Signed by Author(s).