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New York 22, N.Y. January 23, 1962 Mr dear Sir: Do have my thanks for your very nice lines of January 20th. It is good of you to remind me of your visit which I am sorry to say I had not remembered when I received your Christmas card. You are writing about two comparatively small Italian bronzes of the 16th century and, though, offhand I am afraid that they are not exactly the kind of works of art I am looking for, I would be glad nevertheless to receive photographs of them, as long as you suggest this. On the other hand, answering your request, I regret to have to inform you that I do not own any of the charming Flemish sculptures you refer to, but to reciprocate your courtesy, I am forwarding herein the photograph of the Spanish wood sculpture, "Saint" of the XII century now-a-days a great rarity even in Spain, I believe. I assume that it must have been part of some altar piece comprising of a series of saints or perhaps even apostles. The dimensions are on the back of the print. Meanwhile, as I wrote to you previously, do bear in mind my interest for large size marble or bronze sculptures of a very high quality particularly of the 15th and 16th centuries. I mentioned to you, I think, that quite some time ago, I purchased several sculptures in you country-and other ones should still be available, especially in cloisters or monasteries. Looking forward to hearing further from you and with personal greetings, Yours very sincerely, Germain Seligman [[right margin]] Linares [[/right margin]] Mr. Arturo Linares, Abelardo LINARES, Inc. Carrera San Jeronimo, 48 & Plaza de las Cortes 11 MADRID 14, Spain Encl. 1 photograph