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THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ARTS
201 EAST TWENTY-FOURTH STREET BRIDGEPORT 4256
MINNEAPOLIS 4, MINNESOTA

RUSSELL A. PLIMPTON, DIRECTOR
 
23 June 1953

Dear Germain:

I understand from a number of our mutual friends that you are acting as agent in connection with the sale of the famous painting by Vermeer belonging to the Duc d'Arenberg.

I, of course, understand that such a fantastic painting can only be purchased at an appropriate price. However, if you are willing to send me one, I would very much appreciate a photograph of the painting plus further details.

When are you are planning to go west?

Sincerely,

Dick

Richard S. Davis
Senior Curator

Mr. Germain Seligman
Jacques Seligmann & Co., Inc.
5 East 57th Street
New York 22, New York

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