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CHARLES M. RUSSELL (1864-1926)
The Bronc

Written at top, “For Bob Griffen, a pencil sketch by Chas. M. Russell. One of the many I fished out of the coal bucket in Russell’s studio, between 1916 and 1926. Joe De Yong.”

PROVENANCE
The Artist
Joe De Yong, gifted to
Bob Griffen, Reno, NV Paul Elcano, Sr., Reno, NV
Present owner, by descent

OLAF C. SELTZER (1877-1957)
Three Illustrated Letters with Envelopes

PROVENANCE
The Artist
Bob Griffen, Reno, NV
Paul Elcano, Sr., Reno, NV
Present owner, by descent

Condition ReportOlaf C. Seltzer – Illustrated Letter [Cowboy on Horse and Indian] – April 1, 1949
As viewed through glass. Two horizontal creases, where letter was originally folded. Paper appears to be in excellent condition, with bright colors.

Olaf C. Seltzer – Illustrated Letter [Crow and Burro] – January 5, 1948
As viewed through glass. Two horizontal creases, where letter was originally folded. Paper appears to be in excellent condition, with bright colors.

Olaf C. Seltzer – Illustrated Letter [Cowboy and Buffalo] – January 6, 1949
As viewed through glass. Two horizontal creases where letter was originally folded. Paper appears to be slightly yellowed.

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