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Copy for Mr. Seligman  REGENT 7-9880

JOHN J. CUNNINGHAM
111 EAST SIXTY-FIFTH STREET
NEW YORK 21, NEW YORK

April 1st., 1961.

Dear Doctor Wilhelm:

It is possible to assume, from reports current, that the plan of re-establishing the collections of His Serene Highness in Liechtenstein Palace in Vienna has now been decided adversely.

I am prompted to write you to revive my question of some years ago as regards the bronze St. Sebastian, which I understand, is still stored away and subject to some deterioration. I would not, of course, venture to discuss the other bronze by the same artist since it's dedication by the sculptor to the princely family makes of it a precious heirloom.

It has been my impression that one of the reasons for His Highness's hesitation to part with this bronze is perhaps the difficulty of exporting it from Austria. Without, of course, having any certainty that I would be able to achieve this result, nevertheless were I apprised of the willingness of His Highness to sell the bronze, I would be glad to take up the matter with the appropriate authorities in Vienna, and naturally with all necessary discretion.

If my informant is correct and the bronze is still in the cellar of the Palace, and thus neither the Prince nor the public may enjoy viewing it, then it is my hope that my suggestion will be taken under consideration by His Highness.

With very kind regards, I am

Sincerely yours,

John J. Cunningham

Dr. Gustav Wilhelm,
Schloss Liechtenstein,
Vaduz, Liechtenstein.