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June 21st, 1939

Dear Mrs. Camp:

It was very nice of you to think of me and, indeed, I am quite touched by your lines of June 18th. Not only do they testify to your great happin- of living in California under such happy circumstances, but they also give proof that you have not lost your artistic and business interest.

To answer the purpose of your lines, it is very gratifying that you know of someone who wants to spend $3,000 each on two flower pieces, and it would be very desirable to sell this person something very worthwhile and by an artist whose name and standing are such that not only would she have the pride of ownership but it might also lead to something better for the future.

You do not let me know, however, whether it is a pair of pictures which you need or whether two flower pictures of approximately the same importance will do, and if they have to be of the 20th century, the 19th century, or if they could be early pictures, let us say, even 17th century Dutch.

For the time being, we have in stock in the field of modern pictures, a first class Bonnard painting of flowers. I am sending you herewith a photograph, but due to the thickness of the paint and the mixtures of colors in Bonnard's work, it is very difficult to get an idea of the beauty of the painting from a photograph. Believe me when I tell you that this is one of the most beautiful Bonnards to be seen anywhere, and one which we bought at a time when we had the choice of a great many things, as an outstanding example. We also have a very fine and beautiful pastel by Redon, "Vase Blue, Soucis Oranges", although, unfortunately, there is no photograph available at the moment. The prices of these pictures are $4,500 and $1,100, respectively.

May I suggest that should the Bonnard appeal to your prospect, we could very well have Bonnard paint a pendant to this picture which could represent the favorite flowers of your customer and which would also be executed in tonality which would go with the first one, and blend into the general atmosphere of the room. I feel that the second picture -- considering the special circumstances -- could be executed by Bonnard for a price which would be such that it will enable your customer to have the two for $6,000 on which we could give you a 15% commission to be divided between you and the decorator, as you see fit.

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