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Hanover Gallery (London, UK)

Statement for the purchase of Schwitters’ work, ‘Brown picture with head of nut’ and ‘Black powder’ from The Hanover Gallery to Edith Thomas 14 June 1960
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The Hanover Gallery was an art gallery in London. It was opened in June 1948 by the German art expert Erica Brausen and financier and art collector Arthur Jeffress at 32A St. George's Street, W1, and closed on 31 March 1973. It was named after nearby Hanover Square. The Hanover Gallery was an important centre for modern art.

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  • Letter from Francis Bacon to Erica Brausen, addressed Salisbury, South Rhodesia

    Francis Bacon, recipient: Erica Brausen
    22 February 1951
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  • Copy letter from Erica Brausen to Francis Bacon

    Erica Brausen
    26 June 1958
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  • Letter from Francis Bacon to Erica Brausen, addressed Tangier, Morocco

    Francis Bacon, recipient: Erica Brausen
    date not known
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  • Handwritten note from Francis Bacon to Erica Brausen on reverse of exhibition card

    Francis Bacon, recipient: Erica Brausen
    [1957]
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