Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1910 - 1923

"Brief aan Philip Zilcken" is a handwritten letter by Roger Jourdain, a French art dealer, dated February 23, 1910. The letter is written in French and is addressed to Mr. Philip Zilcken in The Hague. Jourdain offers to buy two of Zilcken's paintings for 400 French francs. This letter gives insight into the art market of the early 20th century and highlights the importance of correspondence in the art world. Jourdain was a prominent figure in the art trade, specializing in oriental art. This letter is an example of the type of transaction that would have taken place between artists and dealers.