From Grand Central Gallery to Nancy C. Russell, June 2, 1930
Description
From Grand Central Gallery, Gertrude Cummings, June 2, 1930, mentions "Horse Wrangler" also being received, and notification that "Where the Best of Riders Quit" was received damaged.
June 2, 1930 Mrs. C. M. Russell “Trail’s End”, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell: This is in reply to your letter of May 24th addressed to Mr. Barrie. We have checked you report with our records and we found only one price wrong and this has now been adjusted. We have, however, one bronze which you did not list; it is “Horse Wrangler” and our price for this is $600. Please advise us if this is not correct. The four bronzes have just been received this afternoon and we are sorry to report that “Where the Best of Riders Quit” is damaged. One leg of the horse is cracked. We wanted to let you know immediately about this so that is they were insured you could report same to your insurance agents. We shallbe[sic] glad to take care of having this repaired for you. Please advise. Very truly yours, [signed] Gertrude R. Cummings Gertrude R. Cummings, Office Manager. C:H
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-05-30]
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Dates
- June 2, 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.5.1c (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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