2005-03
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/28/2005
WHITE, Stanford (1853-1906) American architect and the "celebrity" partner in the architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and White, the frontrunner among Beaux-Arts firms. He designed a long series of formal and informal houses for the rich and the very rich, and various public, institutional, and religious buildings. His design principles embodied the "American Renaissance". He was shot and killed by Harry K. Thaw, the jealous millionaire husband of Evelyn Nesbit, a popular actress and artist's model, whom White had seduced when she was 16. Typed Letter Signed, "Stanford White" 1p. quarto, December 19, 1893, stating that he will make an appearance at a dinner for Delancey Nicoll but will not need a meal. VG....plus; Typed Letter Signed, "Stanford White" 1p. quarto, December 8, 1893, and reads in full "I am most happy to associate my name with those who wish to testify to De Lancy Nicoll's services, and herewith send you my check for $15.00" VG.
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