The Hamilton Palace Collection: Illustrated Priced Catalogue (1882)

The Hamilton Palace Collection: Illustrated Priced Catalogue (1882) is a book that provides a comprehensive overview of the art collection owned by the Duke of Hamilton. The collection was housed at Hamilton Palace, which was one of the largest private residences in Europe at the time. The book features detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects that were part of the collection.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific type of artwork. There are sections on paintings, sculptures, furniture, tapestries, and other decorative objects. Each section includes a detailed description of the items, along with information about their provenance and history.The illustrations in the book are of high quality, and many of them are in full color. They provide a visual representation of the items in the collection, allowing readers to appreciate their beauty and craftsmanship.In addition to the descriptions and illustrations, the book also includes prices for each item in the collection. This provides a fascinating insight into the value of art in the late 19th century, and how it was perceived by collectors and connoisseurs at the time.Overall, The Hamilton Palace Collection: Illustrated Priced Catalogue (1882) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in art history, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of art collecting in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Librairie de l'Art, Remington and Company
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 06/13/2009
Pages: 274
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.58d
ISBN: 9781104630379

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