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From: Richard Kahn < Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 10:53 PM To: Jeffrey E. Subject: Fwd: Roman marble Hercules and the two-figure group Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. Mexington Avenue 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 tel fax cell Begin forwarded message: From: =I>"Bernheimer, Max" < Subject: =4>RE: Roman marble =ercules and the two-figure group Date: =1>November 1, 2017 at 4:42:39 PM =DT To: =I>Richard Kahn < Dear Richard, We just =ad our Antiquities sale last Wednesday and it performed exceedingly =ell, with the top lot being an Egyptian portrait of Amenhotep Ill which =eached nearly $1.4 million against an estimate of $200/300,000. =his shows that the market has a tremendous appetite for exquisite =bjects with solid provenance that are fresh to the market and =nticingly estimated. With that in mind, I would very much like to =ontinue our discussion on the Epstein marbles, as I am sure these would =e much sought after by a wide array of potential buyers ranging from =he dedicated collectors to those searching for beautiful and decorative =orks of art. Let me know when we could speak. All the =est, Max EFTA_R1_01743065 EFTA02573160  From: Richard Kahn (mailto Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 =:50 PM To: Bernheimer, Max < Subject: Re: Roman marble Hercules =nd the two•figure group thank you will be in touch soon Richard Kahn HBRK =ssociates Inc. On Sep =5, 2017, at 3:09 PM, Bernheimer, Max < > =rote: Dear Richard, I now have confirmation from Fallani =hat the two boys indeed came from him. Sadly, he has no =ocumentation from the 1960s so there isn't proof. =owever, with the information provided by the Greek and Roman department =t the MET, we have enough provenance to be able include the two boys as =ell as the Herakles in a future sale, as the curator listed them both =n an inventory from the early 1990s. So, if and when Mr. Epstein =ants to test the auction market, we are good to go. Cheers, Max From: Richard Kahn (mailto Sent: Wednesday, September 13, =017 10:47 AM To: Bernheimer, Max < Subject: Re: Roman marble Hercules =nd the two-figure group thank you Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. Lexington Avenue 4th Floor New York, =1, 10022 tel 2 EFTA_R1_01743066 EFTA02573161 fa cell On Sep =3, 2017, at 10:41 AM, Bernheimer, Max < > wrote: Dear =ichard, This is a work in progress. =allani is not the easiest to work with. Stay tuned... Cheers, Max From: Richard Kahn [mailto Sent: Wednesday, September 13, =017 8:57 AM To: Bernheimer, Max Subject: Re: Roman marble Hercules =nd the two-figure group any updates on obtaining more info on =rovenance please =dvise thank =ou Richard Kahn es Inc. Avenue 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 tel fax cell On Sep 5, 2017, at 1:04 PM, Bernheimer, Max < > wrote: Sure. = 3 EFTA_R1_01743067 EFTA02573162  From: Richard Kahn [mailto l Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 =2:54 PM To: Bernheimer, Max < Subject: Re: Roman marble Hercules =nd the two•figure group are you =ree to chat today? Richard Kahn HBRK =ssociates Inc. On Aug 30, 2017, at 7:49 AM, =ernheimer, Max < <mailto > wrote: Will do. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 30, 2017, at =:43 AM, Lesley Groff < <mailto » =rote: Good morning Max. Please try Jeffrey today sometime after =2:OOpm at Thank you, Lesley Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2017, at =:47 PM, Bernheimer, Max < <mailto > wrote: 4 EFTA_R1_01743068 EFTA02573163  We are making progress. I have confirmation of the =itchell provenance back to the 90's and also the name of the dealer =rom whom the Herakles may have come from. I am more then happy to =peak to Mr. Epstein. What is the best time to reach him? Sent from my iPad On Aug 29, 2017, at =:39 PM, Richard Kahn < <mailto: »=wrote: max can =ou please call mr epstein to discuss these pieces best way to get in touch is via Lesley at thank you Richard Kahn Associates Inc. exington Avenue 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 tel fax cell On Aug 28, 2017, at 6:53 PM, =ernheimer, Max < <mailto > wrote: Dear Richard, We now have independent confirmation =hat the marbles were in the Jan Mitchell collection. The earliest =ate we have is circa 2010 which is not sufficient for auction. =nbsp;The next step would either be to contact the dealer from who your =lient acquired them or alternatively the son of Mitchell to see if =ither have further info. We look forward to hearing from you. =nbsp; All the best, Max Sent =rom my iPhone 5 EFTA_R1_01743069 EFTA02573164  On =ug 23, 2017, at 1:52 PM, Richard Kahn < > wrote: any =pdates on provenance? please advise thank you Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. Mexington Avenue 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 tel fax cell On Aug 18, 2017, at 1:52 PM, =ernheimer, Max < <mailto > wrote: Hi Richard, I was told that they have a file on =itchell's collection, and from the descriptions, the curator =not in the office today) thought they sounded familiar. Alex, =hom you met last week, and copied here, will go to the MET on Tuesday =r Wednesday next week to search through the file. In the meantime, if you hear anything =urther, just let me know. Cheers, Max From: Richard Kahn (mailto Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 =:14 PM To: Bernheimer, Max < Subject: Re: Visit I Friday, August =1 that would be great thank you Richard =ahn HBRK Associates =nc. 6 EFTA_R1_01743070 EFTA02573165  On Aug =8, 2017, at 1:03 PM, Bernheimer, Max < wrote: Dear =ichard, I checked on the Jan Mitchell lead, and =nfortunately Christie's never appraised his collection. =art of it was gifted to the MET and I am friendly with the curatorial =taff there- do you want me to check in with them to see if they have =ny knowledge about these marbles? All the best, Max From: Richard Kahn [mailto Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 =:07 PM To: Bernheimer, Max Cc: Kim, =haron < <mailto >> Subject: Re: Visit I Friday, August =1 are you free to talk ? if so please call me at =ffice number thanks Richard Kahn HBRK =ssociates Inc. =Lexington Avenue 4th =loor 7 EFTA_R1_01743071 EFTA02573166  On Aug 17, 2017, at 3:25 PM, Bernheimer, Max < wrote: Dear =ichard, It was a pleasure meeting with you =ast week and a thrill to see the incredible Roman marble Hercules and =he two-figure group. As I explained during the visit, the only way for =e to supply a correct value on them is to have the details of their =rovenance. I very much look forward to hearing from you, and as soon as = have that info, I will be able to respond immediately. I hope this finds you well, and I look forward to hearing =rom you. Sincerely, G. Max Bernheimer Original =essage From: Sent: =hursday, August 10, 2017 4:29 PM To: Richard Kahn < >; Bernheimer, Max =lt <mailto >> Subject:=Visit I Friday, August 11 Dear Richard and =ax, As discussed Max will arrive at 10 am =omorrow at 9 E 71. Do not hesitate to =ontact me with any questions. Best =ishes, Sharon Visit www.christies.com to explore special =ulti-media sale promotions, browse our illustrated catalogues and leave =bsentee bids through LotFinder(R), Christie's online search engine, and =egister for Internet bidding with Christie's Live(TM). This message and any attachment are confidential. If you are =ot the intended recipient, please telephone or email the sender and =elete the message and any attachment from your system. If you are not =he intended recipient you must not copy this message or attachment or =isclose the contents to any other person. Visit www.christies.com to explore special multi-media sale promotions, browse our =llustrated catalogues and leave absentee bids through LotFinder(R), =hristie's online search engine, and register for Internet bidding with =hristie's Live(TM). This message and any =ttachment are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, =lease telephone or email the sender and delete the message and any =ttachment from your system. If you 8 EFTA_R1_01743072 EFTA02573167 are not the intended recipient you =ust not copy this message or attachment or disclose the contents to any =ther person. Visit www.christies.com to explore special multi-media sale promotions, browse our =llustrated catalogues and leave absentee bids through LotFinder(R), =hristie's online search engine, and register for Internet bidding with =hristie's Live(TM). This message and any =ttachment are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, =lease telephone or email the sender and delete the message and any =ttachment from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you =ust not copy this message or attachment or disclose the contents to any =ther person. Visit www.christies.com to explore special =ulti-media sale promotions, browse our illustrated catalogues and leave =bsentee bids through LotFinder(R), Christie's online search engine, and =egister for Internet bidding with Christie's Live(TM). This message and any attachment are confidential. If you are =ot the intended recipient, please telephone or email the sender and =elete the message and any attachment from your system. If you are not =he intended recipient you must not copy this message or attachment or =isclose the contents to any other person. Visit www.christies.com to explore special =ulti-media sale promotions, browse our illustrated catalogues and leave =bsentee bids through LotFinder(R), Christie's online search engine, and =egister for Internet bidding with Christie's Live(TM). This message and any attachment are confidential. If you are =ot the intended recipient, please telephone or email the sender and =elete the message and any attachment from your system. If you are not =he intended recipient you must not copy this message or attachment or =isclose the contents to any other person. Visit www.christies.com to explore special =ulti•media sale promotions, browse our illustrated catalogues and leave =bsentee bids through LotFinder(R), Christie's online search engine, and =egister for Internet bidding with Christie's Live(TM). This message and any attachment are confidential. If you are =ot the intended recipient, please telephone or email the sender and =elete the message and any attachment from your system. If you 9 EFTA_R1_01743073 EFTA02573168 are not =he intended recipient you must not copy this message or attachment or =isclose the contents to any other person. Visit www.christies.com to explore special multi-media sale promotions, browse our =llustrated catalogues and leave absentee bids through LotFinder(R), =hristie's online search engine, and register for Internet bidding with =hristie's Live(TM). This message and any =ttachment are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, =lease telephone or email the sender and delete the message and any =ttachment from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you =ust not copy this message or attachment or disclose the contents to any =ther person. Visit www.christies.com to explore special multi-media sale promotions, browse our =llustrated catalogues and leave absentee bids through LotFinder(R), =hristie's online search engine, and register for Internet bidding with =hristie's Live(TM). This message and any =ttachment are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, =lease telephone or email the sender and delete the message and any =ttachment from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you =ust not copy this message or attachment or disclose the contents to any =ther person. Visit www.christies.com to explore special multi-media sale promotions, browse our =llustrated catalogues and leave absentee bids through LotFinder(R), =hristie's online search engine, and register for Internet bidding with =hristie's Live(TM). This message and any =ttachment are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, =lease telephone or email the sender and delete the message and any =ttachment from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you =ust not copy this message or attachment or disclose the contents to any =ther person. Visit www.christies.com to explore special =ulti-media sale promotions, browse our illustrated catalogues and leave =bsentee bids through LotFinder(R), Christie's online search engine, and =egister for Internet bidding with Christie's Live(TM). This message and any attachment are =onfidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please telephone or =mail the sender and delete the message and any attachment from your =ystem. If you 10 EFTA_R1_01743074 EFTA02573169 are not the intended recipient you must not copy this =essage or attachment or disclose the contents to any other =erson. 11 EFTA_R1_01743075 EFTA02573170