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October 21, 1953

Dear Dr. Friedlander:

A few weeks ago I purchased in Paris, through Mr. Lebel, the great portrait by Martin Schaffner, of which I am sending you herein a photograph.

I know you are well acquainted with this painting as Mr. Lebel showed me the letter you sent him with your opinion.

However, as this portrait has become now my property, I was wondering whether you would mind writing anew your opinion to me as it would have thus, you will understand, a more personal aspect.

In this connection, do you know by any chance to whom it was sold by Duveen, [[crossed-out]] whom I know [[/crossed-out]], after he had acquired it from the Rodolphe Kann collection?

When you write to me do let me know how you are, as in spite of my great desire of seeing you, I do not seem to succeed in getting to Amsterdam. For some reason or other, at the last minute my plans to go to Holland seemed to go awry. But, mutual friends told me you were well which I was happy to hear, and do not forget to let me know if there is anything I could to for you here in New York.

With anticipated thanks for your kind answer, and with best wishes and kind thoughts, 

Sincerely yours,

(Germain Seligman)

Dr. Max Friedlander
38 Beethovenstraat

Amsterdam, Holland

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