List of Artwork from Kanst Art Gallery, January 30, 1928
Description
Two-page letter of appraisal from Kanst Art Gallery, January 30, 1928; lists works and appraisal prices.
[1] [handwritten on angle]Duplicate January 30th 1928 This is to certify, that I have this day appraised the paintings in the home of Mrs. Nancy C. Russell at 725 Michigan B’l’v’D Michilinda California. Having for over thirty years devoted my entire time to buying, selling, and appraising paintings, It is my judgement [sic] that these paintings now have a sales value as below. (Signed) J.F. Kanst Artist Title Selling C.M. Russell Value I. “Where Mules Wear Diamonds $6500. 3 “Stranglers 7000. 4 “Tight Dally and Loose Latigo 7000 5 “Piegans” 7000. 6 “Medicene[sic] Man” 4000. 7 “Roping Fresh Mounts” 7000. 8 “Signal Glass” 10000. 10 “Wolf Men” 5000. 11 “When Horses Turn Back There is Danger 7000. 13 “SMOKE TALK” 20000. 14 “Free Traper[sic]” 3500. 17 “Wild Cow” 1800. 18 “Worked Over” 1800. 19 “Mexico” 1800. 20 “Rattle Snakes Rattle but cows wring their Tails 1800. 21 “Romance Makers” 5000. 22 “Fighting Meat” 3500. 24 “WHEre[sic] Wagon Trails Were Dim” 3500. 25 “Black Tail Deer” 2000. 26 “Joshing Moon” 1500. 27 “His Heart Sleeps” 1000. 28 “Slick Ear” 6500. 29 “Vaqueros of Old California” 6000. 30 “The Gift” 500. 31 “I Drink not to Kings” 500. 32 “Creased” 1800. 34 “Old Cow Man” 1200. 35 “Watching the Enemy” 500. 36 “THE Big Cat” 1800. 38 “Call of the Law” 6000. 40 “When I WasvA[sic] Kid” 600. Forward to next page. [2] Sheet #2 January 30th 1928 [handwritten on angle]Duplicate Selling Artist Title Value C.M. Russell “Wise Woman” $600. “Natures People” 600. " Medicine Horse” 700. “A Pair of Outlaws” 500. “The Bell Mare” 1000. “Sunny Glade” 400. “When Sioux and Blackfeet Meet” 1000. “Man of the Open Plains” 300. “The Apache” 150. “The Crow” 150/ “Indian Head” 150. do. 150. do. 150. “The Pend Reille 150. “Hawk Eye” 300. “Richard the Lion Hearted” 300. “Deer Park” 300. Edgar Payne “High Sierras” 400. Jack Smith “Marine 250. A.M. Hazard Portrait of C.M. Russell 500. Kreigoff “ “ “ 500. “ “ “ Nancy Russell 500. Unknown “ “ Wm Mead 500. Fery Lake McDonald 125.
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-07-17]
Dates
- January 30, 1928
Language of Materials
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
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.5.6g (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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