A catalogue of a most valuable, curious and highly interesting collection of Etruscan or Greek vases and antique bronzes, formed at infinite expence, and with indefatigable research, during a course of thirty years, by the late Mr. James Clark, Antiquary of Naples, Dec. : well known for his superior intelligence in the various branches of the antique : in this collection, are some vases of Nola, particularly valuable from their size, variety and curious painting : a few Sicilian and other, of the most beautiful and elegant designs : and many pieces truly deserving the attention of the learned antiquary and curious collector : among the bronzes, are two antique figures in the Egyptian style : particularly fine and well preserved : an antique Balance, and other rare articles : which will be sold by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, Pall Mall, on Wednesday, June the 9th, 1802, at twelve o'clock.
Published / Created:
[London] : Mr. Christie, 1802.[London] : J. Smeeton, Printer, 148, St. Martin's Lane,
Physical Description:
12 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Lugt, F. Répertoire des catalogues de ventes publiques, 461
Subject Terms:
Clark, James, approximately -1802? | Art auctions -- England -- London -- Catalogs. | Art -- Private collections -- Great Britain -- Catalogs. | Decorative arts -- Catalogs. | Sculpture, European -- Catalogs. | Vases -- Catalogs. | Northwick, John Rushout, Baron, 1770–1859 -- Bookplate. | Upcott, William, 1779–1845 -- Autograph. | London Institution -- Ownership.