Tell the Trustees I think it is a very good Sickert - but the question is whether he is important enough for the Tate. I think not; but as an old friend of the artist perhaps I am a prejudiced judge. (James Bolivar Manson)

Tell the Trustees I think it is a very good Sickert - but the question is whether he is important enough for the Tate. I think not; but as an old friend of the artist perhaps I am a prejudiced judge.

James Bolivar Manson

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