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The Estimate of the Charge of the Several Works in a new Entended House to be Built for Col. Legonire about 6 miles from Dublin by a plan of Sr Edward Lovet Pearce. An estimate for the costs of building a house for John Ligonier (1680-1770) on a folded sheet. Folio 1 has rough calculations on sides (i) and (ii). The estimate is written on Folio 2 side (i) continuing onto side (ii).
This drawing is part of the Vanbrugh Album from the Library at Elton Hall. The Album contains 254 drawings and includes works by Sir John Vanbrugh, Sir Edward Lovett Pearce, William Talman, Nicholas Hawksmoor, Richard Castle and anonymous draughtsmen in Vanbrugh's office. It was created ca. 1945-54 and was purchased by Victoria and Albert Museum in 1992.
This drawing is part of the Vanbrugh Album from the Library at Elton Hall. The Album contains 254 drawings and includes works by Sir John Vanbrugh, Sir Edward Lovett Pearce, William Talman, Nicholas Hawksmoor, Richard Castle and anonymous draughtsmen in Vanbrugh's office. It was created ca. 1945-54 and was purchased by Victoria and Albert Museum in 1992.
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Materials and techniques | Pen and ink |
Brief description | The estimate of the charge of several works for a new house for Col. Legonire, near Dublin in the Vanbrugh Album; circle of Sir Edward Lovett Pearce (ca.1695-1733). |
Physical description | The Estimate of the Charge of the Several Works in a new Entended House to be Built for Col. Legonire about 6 miles from Dublin by a plan of Sr Edward Lovet Pearce. An estimate for the costs of building a house for John Ligonier (1680-1770) on a folded sheet. Folio 1 has rough calculations on sides (i) and (ii). The estimate is written on Folio 2 side (i) continuing onto side (ii). |
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Object history | Part of the Vanbrugh Album, which was purchased in 1992 with the aid of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the National Art Collections Fund, The Monument Trust, The Sainsbury Trust, and an anonymous donor. |
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Summary | The Estimate of the Charge of the Several Works in a new Entended House to be Built for Col. Legonire about 6 miles from Dublin by a plan of Sr Edward Lovet Pearce. An estimate for the costs of building a house for John Ligonier (1680-1770) on a folded sheet. Folio 1 has rough calculations on sides (i) and (ii). The estimate is written on Folio 2 side (i) continuing onto side (ii). This drawing is part of the Vanbrugh Album from the Library at Elton Hall. The Album contains 254 drawings and includes works by Sir John Vanbrugh, Sir Edward Lovett Pearce, William Talman, Nicholas Hawksmoor, Richard Castle and anonymous draughtsmen in Vanbrugh's office. It was created ca. 1945-54 and was purchased by Victoria and Albert Museum in 1992. |
Bibliographic reference | Lorimer, C. and Newton, C. (ed.), The collection of drawings by Sir John Vanbrugh and his circle in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London: V & A, 1996, p. 48, cat. 118.
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Accession number | E.2124:6-1992 |
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Record created | May 14, 2009 |
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