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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: I'M, < Subject: Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 19:32:55 +0000 Dear Richard, It was a pleasure speaking with you this morning. Per our discussion, we are actively looking for top works of art for the forthcoming April 18th sale here in NY. We already have fantastic lots coming up, including some major Egyptian works, plus a large group of Greek vases. As for marbles, I have not seen much, although we do have a very fine Roman marble torso. Our recent sales indicate that the market is super-heated and the demand for "masterpiece" level objects is at an all-time high, and not just with traditional collectors of ancient art. We are seeing buying from across the globe, including Latin America, the Gulf and now China as well. The deadline for inclusion in the April sale is mid- to late-February. In terms of the estimates, my suggestions as follows: Herakles $1,500,000/2,500,000 Two Boys $600,000/800,000 As mentioned previously provenance has become a key factor for success at auction. We know both the Herakles and the two boys come from the Estate of Jan Mitchell, and additionally that the boys were acquired by him from Fallani, who has confirmed this with us. Thanks to the former curator of Greek and Roman at the MET, we have sufficient information that confirms both pieces have sufficient provenance to fulfill Christie's requirements. If there is a way to find out if Mitchell acquired the Herakles prior to 1970, its salability would increase dramatically. My estimates are not etched in stone so I would be happy to discuss further if the numbers do not meet expectations. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of JEE Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to [email protected], and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. copyright -all rights reserved EFTA00826656