Re:

why don't you pawn your newton painting.. get 100k for four to six months.. if you sell it or get your deal done you'd be ok.

Jeffrey,

The painting isn't something that can be "pawned," even to Christies. nevertheless, I heard from Stephen Hawking (who I know) two days ago, that he is seriously interested pursuing the painting for either himself or Cambridge University in the price range that I was looking for. Stephen, however, can't be rushed, as he is also very busy, and I will need to let it take its course. The Huntington Library and Art Collections are also interested in the painting, but this too, will take some time.

two-three I have months, assets, but and as I am I said actively to you, trying it is an to generate immediate some and necessary bad liquidity funds. problem for the next

Is there someway I could make this work for you, in terms of either a payment for a sculpture, support for my work, or a interest bearing loan? Looking for about $30K and repayment in 3 months or before.

Also, please let me know if you would be available on Sunday morning to talk to Michael Douglas.

Appreciatively,
Al