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September 10, 1960 

Dear Mr. Sandoz, 

Remembering that you told me once you could read English fluently, I hope you will not mind if I am writing you in this language. 

Having been absent from New York for several weeks, it is only recently that your reprint of Poussin came to my hands. I do appreciate immensely your kind thought of me and your inscribing this pamphlet with such very nice words. Your study linked with the "colloques" constitutes a most interesting reading, and, on the other hand, I realize that the more we go into studies of Poussin, the more complicated it becomes. The exhibition of course has cleared quite a number of question marks, but, as you know, it has created new ones, and unfortunately for the owners, since some of the paintings which looked so safely anchored to the name of this great artist are once more on the loose - but by whom are they? This baptizing and de-baptizing creates havoc, at least in my humble mind, and I must admit that I am at a loss. 

Having this opportunity of writing, may I inquire whether it would be possible for you to order a photograph of the sculpture representing Isabeau de Baviere which, I understand, is in the Grand Salle of the Palais de Poitiers. I do not recall having ever seen it, but having read about it I am most anxious to see a reproduction. Do you know to whom this work is ascribed - it sounds like a work of capital importance? 

I do hope these lines will reach you in good health, and after a pleasant vacation. 

With renewed appreciation and personal regards, 

Sincerely yours, 

Germain Seligman 

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Mr. Marc Sandoz 
30 Rue St. James 
Neuilly