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Fri 10th Jun 2022: 22022604

(PLEASE NOTE: This sale is the collection of the Robert Browning Settlement and does not in anyway reference the sale of the Robert Browning Society. We apologise if any confusion has arisen. For more information please feel free to contact us) BY ORDER OF THE BROWNING SETTLEMENT, BY THE REVEREND CLIVE DUNNICO, HONORARY WARDEN REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 243447 A National Charity Commemorating an International Poet. In Locksfields, Walworth, (now a part of the London Borough of Southwark), on land in York Street (now Browning Street), having been acquired in 1789, the building of a new non-conformist Chapel began. The new Independent Chapel was completed in 1790 and was originally known as The Locksfields Meeting House. It rapidly became the centre of active religious life. In 1804 the Reverend George Clayton was ordained and the Chapel was renamed the York Street Chapel of the Independents; (a forerunner of the Congregational Church). In 1804 Sarah Ann Wiedemann became a member of the Chapel and in 1808 became a Sunday School Teacher. Another attender at the Chapel was a Bank of England official, Mr Robert Browning. He and Sarah fell in love and were married in 1811 On 7th May, 1812 Robert and Sarahs first child was born. It was a boy who they named Robert, who was destined to become one of Englands greatest poets. The baby Robert was baptised by the Reverend George Clayton on 14th June 1812. Roberts parents lived in a house in Camberwell. Roberts sister, Sarianna was born in 1814 and she too was baptised in the Chapel as were many of Roberts relatives In the gallery on the west side, almost adjacent to the pulpit, was located the Browning family pew, which is held in the Settlements collection, During her life Sarah was a dedicated servant of the Chapel. She was an active supporter of the London Missionary Society and she kept a collection box for it. Her cash ledger is held in the collection. The young Robert was a regular attender at the Chapel until he was sixteen years of age, but his attendance then dwindled. Records inform us of him being a handsome restless youth, who sat with his parents in their family pew. Indeed, it is recorded how Mr Clayton stopped in the middle of service to reprimand for restless and inattention Master Robert Browning, This incident had a great effect on the young Robert, as after that rebuke his attendance decreased. However, Robert Browning never spoke in any but a respectful way of the little community where he received the sacrament of Baptism. Writing to Elizabeth Barrett in 1845 (4th August) he said playfully, can it be you? You are a frequenter of Independent Chapels and you confess this to me, whose father and mother went this morning to the very Independent Chapel, where they took me all those years back to be baptised, and where they heard this very morning a sermon preached by the very minister who officiated on that other occasion. The embarrassment of being rebuked there at the age of sixteen must have remained in his memory, as his son Robert Wiedemann Barrett Browning (nicknamed Pen), in a letter written in 1906, refers to the place where my father feared to tread. The poet did, however, have fond memories of the services performed in the Chapel, because in a letter to his sister describing the Baptism of his son in Florence in 1849, he said that the ceremony was at the same as Mr Clayton's (NB. The Chapel in 1923 became known as Browning Hall). Robert Browning died on 12th December 1889 and was buried in Poets Corner Westminster Abbey on 31st December 1889. The Elders of the Chapel decided to form a charity in memory of the poet. The Robert Browning Settlement was founded with the enthusiastic support of the poets son and daughter-in-law. In 1895, The Settlement was designated a World Memorial to the Great Poet, Robert Browning the Chapel as its spiritual centre. Pen became President of the Settlement in 1906 and in that year he presented the original marble bust of his father to the Settlement. His widow, Fanny Barrett Browning, gave us many personal items, photographs and paintings, which now form an important part of our collection. In May 1928, the Settlement was honoured by a visit by HRH Duke and HRH Duchess of York (later to be Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). The work we carry out now is social and religious. We have a legal advice and counselling service; we make visits to the sick and elderly, wherever they are located in London or Essex. Although we are a Christian charity, we offer our services to all at no cost. If we cannot be of assistance, where professional knowledge is required, we introduce enquirers to advisers offering a public service. The Settlement always seeks to identify new needs and to find ways of assisting those who need help. The Pandemic severely had a negative effect on our financial resources. We were restricted by law from carrying out all the services we offer. With a heavy heart, we are now selling our Collection of Browning Memorabilia and Historical Records, with the assistance of Stacey's Auctioneers to enable us to continue our services to those who seek our help. *marching breast forward, never doubting clouds will break, never dreaming, though right may be worsted, wrong will triumph. (*epilogue to Asolando - Robert Browning). Honorary Warden Image. Photograph of Robert Browning, Part of Lot.2013.

(PLEASE NOTE: This sale is the collection of the Robert Browning Settlement and does not in anyway reference the sale of the Robert Browning Society. We apologise if any confusion has arisen. For more information please feel free to contact us) BY ORDER OF THE BROWNING SETTLEMENT, BY THE REVEREND CLIVE DUNNICO, HONORARY WARDEN REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 243447 A National Charity Commemorating an International Poet. In Locksfields, Walworth, (now a part of the London Borough of Southwark), on land in York Street (now Browning Street), having been acquired in 1789, the building of a new non-conformist Chapel began. The new Independent Chapel was completed in 1790 and was originally known as The Locksfields Meeting House. It rapidly became the centre of active religious life. In 1804 the Reverend George Clayton was ordained and the Chapel was renamed the York Street Chapel of the Independents; (a forerunner of the Congregational Church). In 1804 Sarah Ann Wiedemann became a member of the Chapel and in 1808 became a Sunday School Teacher. Another attender at the Chapel was a Bank of England official, Mr Robert Browning. He and Sarah fell in love and were married in 1811 On 7th May, 1812 Robert and Sarahs first child was born. It was a boy who they named Robert, who was destined to become one of Englands greatest poets. The baby Robert was baptised by the Reverend George Clayton on 14th June 1812. Roberts parents lived in a house in Camberwell. Roberts sister, Sarianna was born in 1814 and she too was baptised in the Chapel as were many of Roberts relatives In the gallery on the west side, almost adjacent to the pulpit, was located the Browning family pew, which is held in the Settlements collection, During her life Sarah was a dedicated servant of the Chapel. She was an active supporter of the London Missionary Society and she kept a collection box for it. Her cash ledger is held in the collection. The young Robert was a regular attender at the Chapel until he was sixteen years of age, but his attendance then dwindled. Records inform us of him being a handsome restless youth, who sat with his parents in their family pew. Indeed, it is recorded how Mr Clayton stopped in the middle of service to reprimand for restless and inattention Master Robert Browning, This incident had a great effect on the young Robert, as after that rebuke his attendance decreased. However, Robert Browning never spoke in any but a respectful way of the little community where he received the sacrament of Baptism. Writing to Elizabeth Barrett in 1845 (4th August) he said playfully, can it be you? You are a frequenter of Independent Chapels and you confess this to me, whose father and mother went this morning to the very Independent Chapel, where they took me all those years back to be baptised, and where they heard this very morning a sermon preached by the very minister who officiated on that other occasion. The embarrassment of being rebuked there at the age of sixteen must have remained in his memory, as his son Robert Wiedemann Barrett Browning (nicknamed Pen), in a letter written in 1906, refers to the place where my father feared to tread. The poet did, however, have fond memories of the services performed in the Chapel, because in a letter to his sister describing the Baptism of his son in Florence in 1849, he said that the ceremony was at the same as Mr Clayton's (NB. The Chapel in 1923 became known as Browning Hall). Robert Browning died on 12th December 1889 and was buried in Poets Corner Westminster Abbey on 31st December 1889. The Elders of the Chapel decided to form a charity in memory of the poet. The Robert Browning Settlement was founded with the enthusiastic support of the poets son and daughter-in-law. In 1895, The Settlement was designated a World Memorial to the Great Poet, Robert Browning the Chapel as its spiritual centre. Pen became President of the Settlement in 1906 and in that year he presented the original marble bust of his father to the Settlement. His widow, Fanny Barrett Browning, gave us many personal items, photographs and paintings, which now form an important part of our collection. In May 1928, the Settlement was honoured by a visit by HRH Duke and HRH Duchess of York (later to be Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). The work we carry out now is social and religious. We have a legal advice and counselling service; we make visits to the sick and elderly, wherever they are located in London or Essex. Although we are a Christian charity, we offer our services to all at no cost. If we cannot be of assistance, where professional knowledge is required, we introduce enquirers to advisers offering a public service. The Settlement always seeks to identify new needs and to find ways of assisting those who need help. The Pandemic severely had a negative effect on our financial resources. We were restricted by law from carrying out all the services we offer. With a heavy heart, we are now selling our Collection of Browning Memorabilia and Historical Records, with the assistance of Stacey's Auctioneers to enable us to continue our services to those who seek our help. *marching breast forward, never doubting clouds will break, never dreaming, though right may be worsted, wrong will triumph. (*epilogue to Asolando - Robert Browning). Honorary Warden Image. Photograph of Robert Browning, Part of Lot.2013.

Lot number: 2000

Est: £0 - £0

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A Bust of Robert Browning by his son Robert Barrett Pen Browning, made in Pentelicus Marble in 1886 and presented to the browning settlement by the artist in 1906. (Listed as lot 1260 from Sothebys Brownings Collection, 1913.) together with a pamphlet from Browning Hall, York street Chapel, highlighting the unveiling of the bust by Robert Barrett Browning. December 12, 1906.

A Bust of Robert Browning by his son Robert Barrett Pen Browning, made in Pentelicus Marble in 1886 and presented to the browning settlement by the artist in 1906. (Listed as lot 1260 from Sothebys Brownings Collection, 1913.) together with a pamphlet from Browning Hall, York street Chapel, highlighting the unveiling of the bust by Robert Barrett Browning. December 12, 1906.

Lot number: 2001

Est: £2,000 - £3,000

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An Original letter From Robert Browning to his sister Sarianna, with post mark from Bagni Di Lucca, dated July 2nd 1849. (with 3 page transcript).

An Original letter From Robert Browning to his sister Sarianna, with post mark from Bagni Di Lucca, dated July 2nd 1849. (with 3 page transcript).

Lot number: 2002

Est: £200 - £300

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An original short manuscript by Robert Browning, titled, Instructions for Riding. Unsigned, provenance, The Robert Browning Settlement collection.

An original short manuscript by Robert Browning, titled, Instructions for Riding. Unsigned, provenance, The Robert Browning Settlement collection.

Lot number: 2003

Est: £150 - £200

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A partial letter from Sarianna Browning whilst residing at 19, Warwick Crescent to Anthony Snellgrove, including a partial section of the original envelope dated 23rd July 1866.

A partial letter from Sarianna Browning whilst residing at 19, Warwick Crescent to Anthony Snellgrove, including a partial section of the original envelope dated 23rd July 1866.

Lot number: 2004

Est: £80 - £120

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An autographed letter By Robert Browning to Mrs Emilie Schlesinger, asking for a favour, Warwick Crescent, dated 6th May, 1868 on watermarked paper and with the original envelope.

An autographed letter By Robert Browning to Mrs Emilie Schlesinger, asking for a favour, Warwick Crescent, dated 6th May, 1868 on watermarked paper and with the original envelope.

Lot number: 2005

Est: £200 - £400

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A pen and ink drawing by Robert Browning senior titled Tomb at Pornic, inscription in pencil below reads By my Grandfather (RBB). (Robert Browning Senior 1782-1866, a known artist & Caricaturist). 19cm x 29.5cm.

A pen and ink drawing by Robert Browning senior titled Tomb at Pornic, inscription in pencil below reads By my Grandfather (RBB). (Robert Browning Senior 1782-1866, a known artist & Caricaturist). 19cm x 29.5cm.

Lot number: 2006

Est: £50 - £80

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A letter from Robert Browing to Robert Browning Senior discussing the sale of Nomenclator, Genealogies of the Characters of the Old Testament by RB SNR, also writing of Pen Browning and Sarianna, signed Robert, undated.

A letter from Robert Browing to Robert Browning Senior discussing the sale of Nomenclator, Genealogies of the Characters of the Old Testament by RB SNR, also writing of Pen Browning and Sarianna, signed Robert, undated.

Lot number: 2007

Est: £300 - £500

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The Nomenclator, intended to facilitate reference to names in the Old Testament. 196 boxed pages including preface by RB and EBB. Bound canvas box with gold lettering together with Paper bound volumes No.1 Genesis, No.2 Malachi, 3rd volume illegible title cover believed to be Speed 12 Tribes with variations, given to A.G Snellgrove, November 1856, Paris. 1 signed A. Snellgrove, top right 1st page and accompanying additional preface for the book written by Robert Browning explaining the purpose of the Nomenclator.Lot 129 Sothebys sale.

The Nomenclator, intended to facilitate reference to names in the Old Testament. 196 boxed pages including preface by RB and EBB. Bound canvas box with gold lettering together with Paper bound volumes No.1 Genesis, No.2 Malachi, 3rd volume illegible title cover believed to be Speed 12 Tribes with variations, given to A.G Snellgrove, November 1856, Paris. 1 signed A. Snellgrove, top right 1st page and accompanying additional preface for the book written by Robert Browning explaining the purpose of the Nomenclator.Lot 129 Sothebys sale.

Lot number: 2008

Est: £400 - £600

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A signed letter by Robert Browning to a Mr Macready (William Charles Macready) undated.

A signed letter by Robert Browning to a Mr Macready (William Charles Macready) undated.

Lot number: 2009

Est: £50 - £80

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A signed letter by Robert Browning to a Mr Boehm (Joseph Edgar Boehm R.A.) dated March 29th, 1884, discussing Pen Brownings works on display at 11 Camden house road mews.

A signed letter by Robert Browning to a Mr Boehm (Joseph Edgar Boehm R.A.) dated March 29th, 1884, discussing Pen Brownings works on display at 11 Camden house road mews.

Lot number: 2010

Est: £150 - £200

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A signed letter addressed to Mr Macquoid (Thomas Robert Macquoid R.A) from Robert Browning, apologising and discussing his Son RBB, dated April 3rd, 1884.

A signed letter addressed to Mr Macquoid (Thomas Robert Macquoid R.A) from Robert Browning, apologising and discussing his Son RBB, dated April 3rd, 1884.

Lot number: 2011

Est: £50 - £80

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Robert Browning address book containing names and addresses for friends and acquaintances including Matthew Arnold, W.Gladstone, J.Milsand and Lord Tennyson together with Small photo card of Robert Browning signed in pencil by Robert Browning.

Robert Browning address book containing names and addresses for friends and acquaintances including Matthew Arnold, W.Gladstone, J.Milsand and Lord Tennyson together with Small photo card of Robert Browning signed in pencil by Robert Browning.

Lot number: 2012

Est: £50 - £80

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2 albums tilted Robert Browning photographs book 1/2 including portrait photos and prints of RB, RBB and EBB. Including signed photos for Sarianna Browning and Fannie Barrett Browning. (Approximately 69 portraits and images).

2 albums tilted Robert Browning photographs book 1/2 including portrait photos and prints of RB, RBB and EBB. Including signed photos for Sarianna Browning and Fannie Barrett Browning. (Approximately 69 portraits and images).

Lot number: 2013

Est: £60 - £80

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A photo of Palazzo Rezzonico, Venice together with 5 of Sarianna Brownings personal photos with inscriptions to reverse.

A photo of Palazzo Rezzonico, Venice together with 5 of Sarianna Brownings personal photos with inscriptions to reverse.

Lot number: 2014

Est: £30 - £50

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A copy of the original marriage certificate for Robert Browning and Elizabeth Moulton Barrett dated 1846, mounted on card, signed by Thomas Wood Goldhawk, together with a photocopy of the original.

A copy of the original marriage certificate for Robert Browning and Elizabeth Moulton Barrett dated 1846, mounted on card, signed by Thomas Wood Goldhawk, together with a photocopy of the original.

Lot number: 2015

Est: £1,000 - £1,500

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