Sep 25, 2008 - Sale 2155

Sale 2155 - Lot 274

Price Realized: $ 2,280
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 2,000
HOPPER, EDWARD. Autograph Letter Signed, a draft of a letter, in pencil, to Mr. [Robert W.] Dowling, apologizing that he and Mrs. Hopper cannot appear in person to receive the [New York Board of Trade] Salute to the Arts Award. 1 page, oblong 8vo; closed tear through "pp" of signature repaired verso, marginal discoloration from prior matting, folds. South Truro, [circa September 1957]
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". . . The medal will have to be awarded 'in absentia,' and I suggest that it be handed to Paul Manship if he is willing as we are both members of the American Academy of Arts & Letters.
"The Board of Trade could send it me here at Truro, if it were sent at once, while we are sure to be here."
with--Robert Dowling. Typed Letter Signed, "RDowling," to Mrs. Hopper, expressing his disappointment at hearing of Mr. Hopper's decision and inviting Mrs. Hopper to receive the award on her husband's behalf. 1 page, 8vo, with integral blank, "City Investing Company" stationery. With the original envelope. 2 October 1957.