From Grand Central Gallery to Nancy C. Russell, August 4, 1936
Description
From Grand Central Gallery, August 4, 1936, what is the lowest price for "Counting Coup", Nancy C. Russell writes at bottom that she will accept $625 cash for it.
SA123 37 NL=UD NEWYORK NY 4 MRS CHARLES M RUSSELL= TRAILS END 725 MICHIGAN BLVD PLEASE WIRE US IMMEDIATELY LOWEST PRICE AT WHICH WE MAY SELL COUNTING COUP WHICH IS NOW LISTED AT ONE THOUSAND WE HAVE A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO SELL IT IF WE CAN GET A BETTER PRICE ON IT= GEORGE T NELSON GRAND CENTRAL ART GALLERIES. [handwritten] N.Y. Reply- August 5. 36- Will accept net $625 cash for Counting Coup- Mrs. Charles M. Russell. Tel 006- [over] [handwritten] Will accept ^62500 net^ cash ___ for Counting Coup
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-06-13]
Dates
- August 4, 1936
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: 6 1/2 × 8 in. (16.5 × 20.3 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.5.3aag (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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