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[[preprinted]]Le Bristol
HOTEL ET RESTAURANT
112.Faubourg St Honoré
PARIS (VIIIe)


Adr. Télég. : Bristonoré Paris
Téléphone :
Elysées 23-15 et la suite
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R. C. SEINE 208.072[[/preprinted]]

page 2    ....in making selections.
WINDSOR-HANNOVER, JR.   I note with interest the prices fetched by the full length [[underline pencil]] Gainsboroughs [[/underline]] in the London auction, and am shocked at the low estate into which G. has fallen. However, it may be that the subject matter was unpleasant, the paintings in a bad condition, etc.  But in any event, a King and a Queen should command more respect among the bidders, or the buyers in the U.S.A.  And I am wondering whether the best source of information might not be the Frick Library. I have urged young Windsor to be sure that the photographer stands high on a ladder so that the photographs will not give a distorted angle to the portraits.  And he is planning to photograph all the coats of mail and weapons possible before they are packed. The packer is to be there in a day or so, worse luck.  I note that your impression of the two suits reproduced is not too favorable, and that by comparison, the Mackay suits are superior. But, to any Museum other than the Met. would not this class of armor be acceptable?  I hardly see the Met buying anything unless it was rarissima, their collection of weapons, etc., is so complete.  Incidentally, there is a complete suit for a little boy, or else it may be an armorer's model suit.  I have never seen one so complete. [[underline in pencil]]NAPOLEON -JEROME SERVICE[[/underline]]: I feared this might be a little late to arouse any enthusiasm from an expert like yourself but [[underline in pencil]]of its kind[[/underline]], it seems of highest interest both aesthetically and h historically.  Mind you, on this score, I can only report and not offer an opinion of value.  Maybe, incidentally, now that Germany is no longer an enemy country, [[underline in pencil]]since yesterday [[/underline]], it may be easier to get things out in the ordinary flow of commerce now resumed without restrictions.  Germans may travel freely in the United States...and this encourages me to think that..........

[[underline]]FRAZIER[[/underline]] may be able to effect some kind of a harmonious arrangement with Wiesbaden to allow the landscape to be taken to Bremen...later to lend it to a Museum of our choice, and then to us.  I am going to check with him tomorrow morning stressing the new friendly relations. [[underlined in pencil]von SCHMIDT [[/underline]]  I have no word from him as yet re the [[underlined in pencil]]Dancer[[/underline]], but he is a very studious fellow, knows what is needed and I am sure will write.

I am glad the REDON show looks well and know it will have great and deserved success, both in New York and in Cleveland. Did the official arrive to function at the opening?  Do not be surprised to have [[underlined in pencil]]Alex Loudon[[/underline]] dropping in soon as he is leaving on the Westerdam for New York. It might be well to brief the receptionist and the boys, so that they will be properly agreeable...which they always are, of course.

Sincerely,
[[signed]]John[[/signed]]
John J. Cunningham

Mr. Germain Seligman,
               Prest.,
Jacques Seligmann & Co.,
New York 22, N. Y.