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Lot #419
Childe Hassam

On his art sales: "You must be a foreigner or—dead to do much better"

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On his art sales: "You must be a foreigner or—dead to do much better"

Painter (1859-1935) who helped introduce Impressionism to Americans, best known for his urban and coastal scenes. ALS, two pages, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to Mr. Pratt, most likely Hassam's collaborator, author and illustrator Charles Stuart Pratt. In part: "As you have sent the cathedral I have made that and hope it is in time. I return herewith the M. W....photograph. My sale did about 9,000 worth—but you must be a foreigner or—dead to do much better. Yes! I did the wedding all right. Thanks. I hope Mrs. Pratt is well and Mrs. Hassam joins me in kind regards to you both." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #543 - Ended January 09, 2019





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