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Dear Esther:

As our manner of procedure has changed somewhat in the years since your last exhibition, I am, as we agreed, writing to outline the new basis of our contemporary American exhibitions.

We no longer insure and though we do not require that an artist carry insurance, we do suggest that he or she do so. In any event we do not accept any responsibility whatsoever, though, as formerly, we do our utmost to avoid any unpleasant occurrences.

The exhibiting artist assumes the expenses connected with his or her own show, such as announcements, postage, advertisements, photographs and other such incidentals associated with exhibiting. We in turn, assume the expenses regularly connectedwith our galleries, such as lighting, personnel, telephone service, contacting and interviewing representatives of the press, etc..

I believe the above are the differences which have taken place since your 1948 exhibition. Our commission on sales remains at 33-1/3% and applies also to work sold by the artist outside the gallery for the duration of this agreement which will be effective until cancelled after thirty days notice by either artist or gallery. All paintings or other works are turned over to us ready for display, and from that point on, we extend our fullest cooperation by hanging, trying to create interest and foster sales -- in fact, all the little but important things of which you are already aware.

As you will have noticed, this letter is sent you in duplicate, the carbon being your signature and showing that you are posted on, and agree to, the procedure which we have worked out for contemporary American exhibitions.

..............Sincerely

Miss Esther Rolick
63 West 94 St
NY., N.Y.

by Jacques Seligmann & Co., Inc.
Contemporary American Dept

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