From Grand Central Gallery to Nancy C. Russell, May 5, 1937
Description
From Grand Central Gallery, May 5, 1937, "The Bug Hunters" sold for $300. A second letter from Nancy C. Russell to Grand Central Gallery is printed on the reverse side of the page, May 15, 1937, statement from May 5th seems to have deducted too much for commission, make sure it was not a bookkeeper error.
May 5, 1937 Mrs. Charles Russell, Trail’s End 725 Michigan Blvd. Pasadena, Calif. 337-6 The Bug Hunters $300.00 Less Museum Discount 30.00 270.00 Less 33 1/3% Commission 90.00 $180.00 Out of town exhibition. [over] May 15th, 1937. Grand Central Art Galleries 15 Vanderbilt Ave., New York, New York. Gentlemen: Attn: Mr. Erwin S. Barrie, Mgr. I have your statement dated May 5th and a check for $180.00 dated May 8th in payment of the bronze "Bug Hunters". The selling price is $300.00 less a Museum discount of $30.00 and a 33-1/3% commission of $90.00. The statement is Marked "Out of town exhibition". There seems to be too much commission deducted from one small bronze especially when our agreement is for a 25% commission. I wonder if your book- keeper didn't make an error. I shall be glad to hear from you. Very truly yours,
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-06-19]
Dates
- May 5, 1937
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: 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).
Previous Number
C.5.3aat (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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