Identifier	WP1.36.8
Title	Letter from Alan Wurtzburger to Henry Moore, April 14, 1958
Creator	Wurtzburger, Alan, 1900-1963
Subject	Sculpture, Modern 20th century Moore, Henry, 1898-1986
Description	Letter from Alan Wurtzburger thanking Henry Moore for a previous letter and inquirying about obtaining the large UNESCO figure. Wurtzburger confirms his interest in purchasing this figure and asks whether the figure will be one-of-a-kind in the United States and length of time expected for casting. Wurtzburger also inquires about whether the patina will be suitable for the outdoors and whether the base shown in the photograph is a part of the sculpture. Wurtzburger wishes Moore a pleasant time in Italy and looks forward to a reply after his return to Hoglands.
Holding Institution	The Baltimore Museum of Art
Collection	Alan and Janet Wurtzburger Papers, Box 1, Folder 36; WP1.36.8
Date	1958-04-14
Type	Text
Language	English;
Format	Digital reproduction of 1-page document, 28 x 22 cm.
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Transcript	April 14, 1958 Mr. Henry Moore Hoglands, Perry Green Much Hadham Herts, England Dear Mr. Moore: Many thanks for your kind letter of April 8th. I do appreciate your effort to help us acquire the large Unesco figure and we definitely would like to have this sculpture. May I ask a few questions? 1. How soon can it be cast and how long will it take? 2. Woll this be the #1 cast? 3. How many will you cast and will this be the only one in this country? 4. Wat Patina will be used, inasmuch as it is for outdoors? b. Is the base as shown in the photograph a part of the sculpture? I hope that you have had a pleasant fortnight in Italy and will look forward to a reply as soon as you return to Hoglands. Cordially, Alan Wurtzburger AW:mm