ARTWORK CONTACTS

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06395615
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: March 9, 2023
• Document Release Date: September 2, 2020
• Case Number: F-2013-00337
• Publication Date: November 2, 2011

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From:
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Sent:
Wednesday,
November 02,
2011 3:12 PM
To: Brett McKenzie
Subject: RE: Artwork Contacts
We have had no luck in finding him, and we are nearing (or already at) the end of the list of ways of tracking him down.
Perhaps they'll be able to orient the shot so that this piece is not in it?
Or, if you get sued, at least you'll know how to get in touch with him! Kidding.
From: Brett McKenzie [mailto�
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 4:49 PM
To: (b)(3)
Subject: Re: Artwork Contacts
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I know this is from a while back but we have been searching all over for the artist who painted the "untitled
arrows" painting, Robert W. Neumann and we can't seem to find anything about him anywhere. I'm just
checking in with you to see if the museum staff has come up with any other information regarding this painting.
Thank you,
Brett
Brett McKenzie
ARGO Art Dept Coordinator
11999 San Vincete Blvd.,Ste. 215
Los Angles CA 90049
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On Aug 18, 2011, at 8:42 AM,
Brett,
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wrote:
We have made some progress on this. We found out that the work is not by Robert S. Neuman. It is actually by Robert
W. Neumann, who was also a member of the Washington Color School. Our museum staff is trying to track him down
(the last known whereabouts were in NYC about four years ago). If you and your folks would also like to do some looking
for him, please feel free.
So, all the info we have at this point on the piece:
Robert W. Neumann 1967 Untitled Arrows Series A-15
Thanks,
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From: Brett McKenzie [mailto:
Sent: Wednesd.- A'gust 17, 2011 9:12 PM
To: (b)(3)
Subject: Artwork Contacts
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Sorry for the delay on this information. Here are the contacts we have regarding the "Arrow" painting at the
CIA. We are still doing our best to find the artist of this piece or someone who can verify that Robert Neuman
painted it. For you records:
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Contact at the Vincent Melzac Estate
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Contact at the Robert Neuman Estate
Thanks,
Brett
Brett McKenzie
ARGO Art Dept Coordinator
11999 San Vincete Blvd.,Ste. 215
Los Angles CA 90049
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