From Nancy C. Russell to Grand Central Gallery, June 8, 1935

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2103

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, June 8, 1935, "Oh Mother What Is It" should have sold at $150, questions commission of 35%.

Transcript

725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California. June 6th, 1935. Grand Central Art Galleries, Inc., 15 Vanderbilt Ave., New York, New York. Gentlemen: Attention: Mr. E. S. Barrie I recently received a check for $81.25 through the mail for the bronze ash tray “Oh, Mother What Is It”, which was listed as sold for $125.00. The selling price of this bronze is and always has been $150.00 and I have never authorized a reduction in the price of it. When you take 35% commission out of the $125.00, it is almost costing me money to have you sell the bronze. Why the 35% in the Grand Central Gallery? This was never charged before. I am enclosing a copy of the statement as I am sure an error has been made. Very truly yours, Encl.

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-06-07]

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Dates

June 8, 1935

Creator

Russell, Nancy C. (Author, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

Available by appointment only at the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR) with the exception of materials with donor restrictions. Contact Library staff in advance to inquire if materials exist pertaining to your research interests.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 extent_missing

Additional Description

Credit Line

Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa

Provenance

Britzman Collection

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 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).