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[[preprinted]] Herbert N. Bier PAINTINGS WORKS OF ART [[/preprinted]] 2 Strathearn Place, Hyde Park Square, London W.2. 29th April 1960. Messrs. Jacques Seligmann&Co. Inc., 5 East 57th Street, New York 22, NY, USA. Dear Mr. Seligman, I thank you for your cable which I received this morning, and I should like to add a few words to my cable which you will have received in the meantime. The whole group of Jongkinds is excellent and without hesitation I would say that lot 30 is by far the most artistic and most desirable. Since it is not the typical 'marine' Jongkind it may happen that it will go for a relatively smaller price than the others. Sotheby's valuation is £1000. Lot 22 is also beautiful and recommendable, valuation £1200. The Boudin - lot 97 - Sotheby's valuation is£7000/ £ 8000. I am not a Boudin expert, but I must say that this painting does not impress me very much and consequently I cannot recommend it. Should you place any commission for this sale, would you please indicate whether I can go one bid higher-if necessary- above your limit. With best regards, Yours sincerely, Herbert Bier