Illustrated Catalogue of the Art and Literary Property Collected By the Late Henry G. Marquand
New York: The American Art Association, 1902. Hardbound. White wraps/boards; black lettering, gilt insignia. [250] pp. 72 illustrations, including at least 5 in color. VG or better, small library stamp on ffep, small rip in spine easily repaired. Item #122258
This massive collection was dispersed in 11 sessions over nine days. Includes porcelains, lacquers, tapestries, ceramics, antique glass, fine art and other books (two sessions), rugs, etc. Introductory essay written by Russell Sturgis. Includes paintings by Edwin A. Abbey, J. Carroll Beckwith, Eugene Benson, E. Blashfield, Karl Bodmer, George H. Boughton, F.S. Church, Thomas Cole, C.C. Coleman, Kenyon Cox, R.Swain Gifford (2), Eastman Johnson, John F. Kensett, Frank D. Millet (2), Charles Parsons, F. Hopkinson Smith. Artist biographies provided. Also lists etchings and drawings. A fantastic sale. In addition to these American Artists, there are many European artists represented as well. This is copy #73 of 250 Subscribers' Copies. A very large catalogue. ""Edition limited to two hundred and fifty copies." Subscriber's copy no.( x)/250/ "Mr. Charles H. Caffin has catalogued the paintings and the tapestries; Mr. Tozo Takayanagi, the Japanese pottery and lacquers; Mr. John K. Mumford, the oriental rugs; Mr. Roger Riordan, the Limoges enamels; Greek, Roman, and other glass; Greek ceramics, and work in metals; Dr. George N. Olcott ... the intaglios and gems; Mr. Fitz Roy Carrington ... the engravings and etchings; and Mr. J.O. Wright, the books. The translations are by Professor Richard J.H. Gotthell and Professor Abraham Yohannan ..."--Introduction.
OCLC: 7188745
Price: $250.00