Item #25853 The Diary of George A. Lucas: An American Art Agent in Paris, 1857-1909 (2 vols.). Lilian M. C. Randall, transcription and introduction.
The Diary of George A. Lucas: An American Art Agent in Paris, 1857-1909 (2 vols.)
The Diary of George A. Lucas: An American Art Agent in Paris, 1857-1909 (2 vols.)

The Diary of George A. Lucas: An American Art Agent in Paris, 1857-1909 (2 vols.)

Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1979. Hardcover. 2 vols. Gold cloth, red and gold dust jackets. xxiv, 1113 pp. 130 bw illus. Good+ (significan foxing on block edges, small tears in dj, otherwise clean and tight interior). Item #25853
ISBN: 9780691039336

A two-volume set that "forms a rich and virtually unexplored archive for the art historian and social historian." (dj) Volume one includes an introduction describing Lucas' career, 130 illustrations of works of art mentioned in the diary, and an annotated index. Volume two presents the actual diary of George Lucas, providing a unique, detailed record of prices paid and commissions issued to artists, dealers, and craftsmen.

OCLC: 1110928831

Price: $35.00