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Herbert N. Bier
PAINTINGS
WORKS OF ART
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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