From Grand Central Gallery to Nancy C. Russell, October 19, 1936
Description
From Grand Central Gallery, October 19, 1936, clients purchased "The Buffalo Runner" for $200 from another dealer; Grand Central sells this bronze for $1,000.
October 19, 1936 Mrs. Charles M. Russell, Trail’s End, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell:- One of our clients has just told us that he purchased a Russell bronze with the imprint of the Romand Bronze Co. on it for $200. This is the bronze entitled “The Buffalo Runner” which we sell for $1000. Do you know about any such bronzes. Yours truly, [signed] Erwin S. Barrie Manager. ESB: RMM
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-06-13]
Dates
- October 19, 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: 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.5.3aam (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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