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Howard Chandler Christy

“Fred. Remington, I had the good fortune to know him…He worked hard and produced many splendid works of art both in sculpture and in painting”

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“Fred. Remington, I had the good fortune to know him…He worked hard and produced many splendid works of art both in sculpture and in painting”

ALS, signed vertically, “Howard Chandler Christy,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, May 30, 1941. Letter to Mr. Shanks. In part: “In reply to your request regarding Fred. Remington, I had the good fortune to know him, very well—we both were in the campaign before Santiago and later I became a member of the Players Club—and we lunched together many times. We exchange original paintings…A real man with all the qualities which go with a big smile. He worked hard and produced many splendid works of art both in sculpture and in painting.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #408 - Ended May 15, 2013