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February 26th. 1936
Re:  BUDDHA

(Extract from Paris letter)

Have been informed that there are no more glazed, terra-cotta T'Ang Buddhas available, as the last one was sold to the Kansas City Museum, and if one were found it would fetch $75,000 today.

The photographs sent from Paris represent a large Buddha with two attendants in yellow porcelain. The Buddha is dressed in yellow which is a very rare color, as he is usually dressed in green. The border of his tunic is green on a black background. The border of his sleeve and dress is green with engraved patterns, and his belt is green. In his hand he holds a lion. He is seated on a rock which is green, beige, and black. 

The Buddha is of the Ming Dynasty, the beginning of the 13th Century, and comes from the Temple of Po Han Hsue from the department of Hon Don Hsuen, Province of Shan Si.

Height of Buddha: 47"    Width: 27 3/4"

Price for the Buddha alone: $10,000
Price for two Attendants:    7,000.

It is understood that if these pieces are shipped to America for approval that it will be done at the client's expense, who will also cover the insurance.