My Dear Bartelli [Riccardo Bertelli]

Artist Frederic Remington (American, 1861 - 1909)

Recipient Riccardo Bertelli (1875 - 1955)

Date1904

Mediumpen and ink on paper

Dimensions7 7/8 x 4 7/8 in. (20 x 12.4 cm)

Credit LineBequest of H.J. Lutcher Stark, 1965

Object number11.107.14

ClassificationsDocumentary Artifacts

Label TextRemington wrote this letter to Riccardo Bertelli. Bertelli was the owner of Roman Bronze Foundry. Bertelli and his company cast Remington’s sculptures in bronze. The excellent artisanship of Bertelli’s firm contributed to the success of Remington’s work. The two men were also friends. In this letter, Remington urged Bertelli to visit him at his summer retreat. He wanted Bertelli to bring a photograph of his sculpture in production, Polo. The sculpture portrayed three men on horseback in a polo match.

ProvenanceH.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; bequeathed September 2, 1965 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art

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