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Charles M. Russell (1864 – 1926)
Letter to Lon R. Hoss
watercolor and ink on paper
8 × 6 inches
signed lower right

Letter to Lon R. Hoss is recorded in the C. M. Russell Catalogue Raisonné as reference number CR.NE.789

Lon R. Hoss was the owner and publisher of the Citizens Call newspaper in Philipsburg, Montana, from 1892-1901. He later became the private secretary to then-Governor Joseph K. Toole. Hoss died in 1911.

PROVENANCE:
The Artist
Leonidas (Lon) R. Hoss, Philipsburg, Montana
Present owner, by descent

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Charles M. Russell

1864 – 1926

Letter to Lon R. Hoss
watercolor and ink on paper
8 × 6 inches
signed lower right
Sold at Auction: $49,725
Condition ReportAs viewed through glass, paper is in good condition, 2 vertical and 1 horizontal crease from fold, no signs of restoration.

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