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Lot #684
LeRoy Neiman

“I always like to see things in paintings that work like that. If a guy has a hat in his hand I want it to fit on his head.”

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“I always like to see things in paintings that work like that. If a guy has a hat in his hand I want it to fit on his head.”

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, dated December 10, 1985, personal letterhead. Neiman writes to an amateur artist, complimenting him on his work. In part, “You are hanging in there, the ‘Summer Afternoon’ watercolor confirms that. The lawn chairs can be sat in - I always like to see things in paintings that work like that. If a guy has a hat in his hand I want it to fit on his head.” Accompanied by a color 9 x 6 postcard photo of one of Neiman works, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.

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