Letter from Hugh Blaker to Mr Agnew
25 May 1928
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Handwritten letter (25 May 1928) from Hugh Blaker to Mr Agnew regarding his purchase of 'St John in the Wilderness' by Velasquez. Blaker encloses 'Mayer's letter' (not included) an extract from the Athenaeum (regarding a different work, "Mr. Spielmann's picture") and "notes from Bredius and Bode" (not included). Also attached is an additional extract from the Athenaeum mentioning Spielmann's picture, marked as 'The Angels appearing to the Shepherds' and provenance details for 'St John in the Wilderness.'
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Blaker, Hugh 1873-1936
[Agnew, Colin George 1882-1975]
Bredius, Abraham 1855-1946
Bode, Wilhelm von, 1845-1929
Spielmann, Marion Harry 1858-1948
Velázquez, Diego 1599-1960
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