Large book. c.1925 Titled A Collection of Ancient Paintings, Objects of Art and Modern Paintings. 12 copies of the catalogue were printed This is 12 of 12. Printed by the Barnes Printing Co. Inc. on heavy Strathmore Bay Path Imperial paper with a decal edge. 126 pages.
21" 3/8 H x 17" 5/8 W x 2" 3/4 thick at binding and ~2" at opposite edge.
Acquired at local auction house (Travers) in Dallas PA on Sep 23 2014.
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Considering the photographs, overall pattern, printing style and quality and the period, I concluded that this is an Antique Art Catalogue composed of Ancient Paintings, Object of Arts and Modern Paintings. The piece was printed by the Barnes Printing Company in 1925. This is a part of a limited production of just 12 pieces. This piece is the 12th. The piece was printed in New York on Imperial paper. The quality of the piece and printing is quite high for the period. The piece has 126 pages and illustrates, explains notable pieces from private collections all over the world. The piece was printed by the efforts of the following companies at the time:
Duveen Brothers Inc.
F. Kleinberger Galleries Inc.
M. Knoedler and Co.
The piece appears to be in good condition without visible problems, a collectible.
Antique Catalogue.
Dimensions: 21 3/8 Inches High by 17 5/8 Inches Wide by 2 3/4 Inches Thick at binder and 2 Inches on the other edge.
Condition: The piece appears to be in good condition without visible problems, a collectible.
Provenance: Acquired at local auction house named Travers in Dallas PA on Sep 23 2014.
30-120$.
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