From Grand Central Galleries to Nancy C. Russell, May 21, 1930
Description
From Grand Central Galleries, Erwin S. Barrie, May 21, 1930, requests bronzes from Nancy C. Russell.
May 21, 1930 Mrs. Charles M. Russell “Trails End”, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell: We have a client who called today and who wishes to buy several Russell bronzes. I was very much disappointed not to be able to find any of the best ones at our Galleries. In fact we were not able to show him a “Bronco Buster”, “Bucker and Buckeroo” or “Where the Best of Riders Quit”. He is going away for a while but will be back during the summer and if we have the ones he likes at that time he will undoubtedly make a purchase. The last one of these bronzes that we sold was also under unfavorable conditions – we had to take our client to another client’s office in order to show him the piece he desired because we did not have it on hand. Can you arrange to see that we get these important pieces at once so that we can get results for you? Very truly yours, [signed] Erwin S. Barrie ESB GH Manager
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-05-30]
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Dates
- May 21, 1930
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 extent_missing
Credit Line
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Provenance
Britzman Collection
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 10 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (26.7 × 18.4 cm)
Notes
The Homer and Helen Britzman collection consists of over 10,000 objects belonging to Charles M. Russell including letters, drawings, personal belongings, photos, and other memorabilia. Homer Britzman worked extensively with Charles Russell’s wife, Nancy, to write Russell’s biography. Chain of custody: Nancy Russell, Homer and Helen Britzman, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amon Carter (inventoried collection in 1997), Gilcrease Management Trust (will become property of TU Special Collections if management agreement between TU and the City of Tulsa is severed).
Previous Number
C.5.1a (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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