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October 31st, 1934.

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Dear Dr. Valentiner,

I am wondering whether you can give me certain information regarding a man who is reputed to have bought a Rembrandt some years ago for a very large sum of money.

I am referring to Mr. Ernst Maler of Neenah, Wisconsin. I have looked through your book on Rembrandt Paintings in America, and find no reference whatsoever to this man.

Perhaps on the other hand, he may own a School piece which you do not give to the hand of the Master.

I should indeed be deeply appreciative of any help you could give me on this matter.

Please believe me to be

Yours very sincerely,

(Germain Séligmann)

Dr. W. R. Valentiner,
Detroit Institute of Arts,
Detroit, Michigan.

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