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[[preprinted]] [[image - logo of the Internal Revenue Service]] Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Washington, DC 20224 Date: [[stamped]]AUG 2 1971 [[/stamped]] in reply refer to: [[/preprinted]] T:I:E:A-TPH Mrs. Germaine Seligmann Jacques Seligmann and Company S. E. 57th Street New York, New York 10022 Dear Mrs. Seligmann: At a recent meeting of the Commissioner's Art Advisory Panel, the members of which are identified on the enclosed list, it was suggested that we contact you for needed information in the review of a taxpayer's appraisal on a 27" x 35" painting by Laurent De LaHyre entitled, "The Finding of Moses." The panelists indicated that you may have sales records reasonably near to the June 1970 valuation date for this work. The subject painting, which is said to be in excellent condition, depicts the title scene in a setting of classical grandeur. The work was contributed to the Detroit Institute of Arts. A self-addressed envelope is enclosed for your reply which will be most appreciated. Sincerely, [[signed]] Tom Hartnett [[/signed]] Senior Appraiser National Office Enclosures Panel List Self-addressed envelope Photo