French & Company records 1910-1998 1950-1960

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French & Company records 1910-1998 1950-1960

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The French & Company records document some of the activities of the art dealership and primarily date from the period of Spencer Samuels's directorship, ca. 1950-1960. Papers relate to legal and business operations, financial matters, the board of directors, business deals, artwork sales, exhibitions, and publicity for the firm.

6 linear ft.; (17 boxes, 3 flat file folders)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6656579

Getty Research Institute

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