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Lot #627
Frederic Remington

Remington scoffs at his legendary peers: “I am incapable of appreciating those great masters and I am d__ glad of it...I think it is all a high toned bunco game”

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Remington scoffs at his legendary peers: “I am incapable of appreciating those great masters and I am d__ glad of it...I think it is all a high toned bunco game”

ALS signed “F. Remington,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, November 26, 1889. In part: “Your letter and m.s. at hand - very flattering…I had a good many night sweats over that picture…I was down at the Art Association last night for first time. I am incapable of appreciating those great masters and I am d__ glad of it…I think it is all a high toned bunco game. Bayre is another matter [Antoine Louis Bayre]…I think Bayre is a great man with a big G. Am painting away. Have bought in New Rochelle and go there to live in the Spring - Can do better work in the country.” In fine condition, with expected edge toning. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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