H. C. Westermann

H. C. Westermann
(American, 1922-1981)

Dear Ruthie..., 1963 (two page letter drawing to the Artist's maternal aunt Ruth Marchant)
ink, marker, watercolor and stamps on paper with embellished envelope each signed Cliff (lower right)
each 11 3/4 x 8 7/8 inches.
Property from an Anonymous Collection, Chicago, Illinois Fine Art each signed Cliff (lower right)
p. 1 (Dear Ruthie..): here are two creases in the lower left corners also echoed at the folds along the left edge and in the upper left corner; two horizontal hard creases by intent for envelope insertion; light handling creases around the edges and at the folds; otherwise this sheet appears to be in overall good and stable condition.

p. 2 (Look Out...): There are two horizontal hard creases by intent for envelope insertion; light handling creases around the edges and at the folds; otherwise this sheet appears to be in overall good and stable condition.

Envelope: There is a yellowish stain surrounding the left hand A and 1 in th address; smearing of the ink on the address and return address; handling creases scattered throughout most pronounced along the edges and at the corners; envelope verso torn open from original removal of letter drawings by receipeint; otherwise the envelope appears to be in overall good and stable condition.

Provenance:
Gifted to the present owner by Martha Westermann Renner in 2004