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Collection Creator:
Spark, Victor D. (Victor David), 1898-1991  Search this
Extent:
0.2 Linear feet (Box 20)
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1970-1972
Scope and Contents:
Legal records are found for two legal cases in which Spark testified as either an appraiser or expert. Files for Rauch v. IRS include notes, correspondence, appraisal forms and a black and white photograph of a portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds, for which Victor Spark provided an appraisal. Kaufman v. Phoenix (Travellers) Insurance Company regards damage done to a painting by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. Spark possible testified as an expert, though his exact connection to the case is not documented.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Victor D. Spark papers, circa 1830-1983, bulk 1930-1970. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.sparvict, Series 5
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Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw911b22e81-c510-4738-af23-65c3da7d18b1
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-sparvict-ref1279