Andrew Newell Wyeth (American, 1917-2009) ink on paper illustrated letter depicting Brinton''s Mill, a grist mill in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and adjacent buildings surrounded by leafless trees. Andrew and Betsy Wyeth purchased this property in 1958. The letter extends from recto to verso and reads: "BRINTON''S MILL along the Brandywine River built of field stone. When you come to Chadds Ford again I will [anxious] for you to see it. We are now in the process of restoring it back to its original state which will probably take several years to do. I do hope all your [family] are well and that your art center is coming along well. Again our warmest thanks to you both and our deepest wishes in the coming year to you. Andy." With APF Manufacturing Inc. Framemakers and American Association of Custom Frame Makers, Inc. New York stickers affixed to backing along with "11882 Steine" inscription. Housed under glass in an ebonized, carved wood frame with cream mat. Sheet: 7 1/4" H x 10 5/16" W. Frame: 11 1/8" H x 14 3/8" W.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of Richard J. Eskind, Nashville, ex-Peggy Steine, Nashville.

CONDITION: Very good condition. Hinged to backing with tape applied 3/16" into sheet, along extreme upper edge and outside of image. Lower left and right corners with pinhole punctures. With even toning to sheet plus two original, vertical fold lines at center-left and center-right. Frame with minor abrasions and losses.