Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

to do this – in fact I have said you did not want to part with more than a certain number of the early things & when that number was reached the rest might be withdrawn from sale. Back me up in this – for I know it is partly true – and it is good talk. ; Several things are hanging in the air – dependent I surmise on Xmas checks. I’m not going to count any chickens by even referring to them – but here are a few concrete happenings: ; ; Your beloved “Wind over the Hill” and “Dandelion Seed Pods” etc have been grabbed by the Metropolitan Museum (this is strictly secret as yet – don’t mention it to anyone) I made them a price of $120000 for the two.; ; The “Mysterious Bird” goes to our grand old friend Sexton. I had priced this 750, but cut the price voluntarily for him to $60000 & he is delighted. It is one of my own favorites.; ; Our friend Metcalf up in Boston fell in love with the “Swamp in Spring” (a great favorite) – Some years ago he bought an early one for 450 – as I asked 9--, for this he offered to swap, and pay 450 additional. I could not say ‘no’ as it is not like swapping an old picture for a new – and I’m really glad he’s gotten it.; ; “Going Home” goes to a new buyer for $40000.; ; Also Rosebrooke, that friend of Kaiser has purchased the little 1920 “Ice-bound Street” for 400. I framed it for them in this new framing & it looks like a million –; ; There will be more news from the show, but I’m not going to write until it is certain. ; ; Now, old top, prepare for something nice. The San Diego Museum has bought “Rainy Night” for $1500 (I had asked 2000 & cut