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[[preprinted]]
Herbert N. Bier
PAINTINGS
WORKS OF ART
[[/preprinted]]

2 Strathearn Place,
Hyde Park Square,
London W.2.

10th March 1959.

Messrs. Jacques Seligmann & Co.Inc.,
5 East 57th Street,
New York 22, NY,       U.S.A.


Dear Mr. Seligman,

I thank you for your cable.  The two objects- you mentioned at Sotheby's sale of the 9th March were of no interest.

With regard to the sale at Sotheby's on 20th March:  I had a look at the sculpture lot 16, which is still in the basement.  I have pleasure in sending you under separate cover a photograph.  Without reading the notes in the catalogue I came to the same conclusion, i.e., that this piece is Venetian, 16th century, but that Antonio Rizo, too, should be considered.  However, owing to exposure, the stonework has very much deteriorated, and I believe that the right hand is a later addition.  Nevertheless, I think it is a piece of great interest.  Please let me know whether I can give you any further information.

With best regards,

Yours sincerely,


[[signed]] Herbert Bier [[/signed]]