Catalogue of public art auctions (1737–1868)

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By Pierre DEFER (1798–1870). General catalogue of public sales of paintings and prints from 1737 to the present. Includes auction prices of masterpieces, biographical notes on famous painters and engravers from all schools, and a dictionary of artists. Paris: Aubry, Clément, Rapilly, 1865–1868. 4 volumes in-8°, original edition complete. Brochure with faded covers, split spines, untrimmed edges, fresh interior. 17 × 24.5 cm. 2 volumes for prints (517 + 564 pp.), 2 volumes for paintings, drawings, gouaches and miniatures (544 + 572 pp.). No shipping outside the European Union.