Title
Illustrated catalogue of the distinguished collection of works of art and vertû, from the Byzantine period to that of Louis Seize, collected by the late Ralph Bernal, Esq. : sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie and Manson : with the purchasers' names and prices.
Publication
London : Printed for J.H. Burn, XXIX, Bow Street, Covent Garden, MDCCCLV [1855]
Manufacture
London : Printed by W. Clowes and Sons, 14, Charing Cross
Physical Description
357, 66 pages, [35] leaves of plates : illustrations, portrait ; 24 cm
Local Notes
BAC: British Art Center copy not is not annotated. The collective title page ("Illustrated catalogue ...") is bound before the price list. Bound in half calf with marbled boards. Bookplates: [1] Earl of Normanton and [2] Rupert Gunnis.
Notes
Foreword by J.R. Planché.
Consists of the original sale catalogue issued with printed price list and portrait of the collector.
Date of sale: March 5-29, April 17-30, 1855.
Place of sale: London, England.
Variant and related titles
Catalogue of the celebrated collection of works of art, from the Byzantine period to that of Louis Seize, of that distinguished collector, Ralph Bernal, Esq., deceased : also, of the beautiful decorative furniture and service of plate : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie & Manson, at the mansion, no. 93, Eaton Square, commencing on Monday, March the 5th, 1855 ...
Added to Catalog
November 14, 2019
References
Lugt, F. Répertoire des catalogues de ventes publiques, 22290
Genre/Form
Auction catalogs.
Also listed under
William Clowes and Sons, printer.
Great Britain England London.