The Private Collection of the Late Louis Guerineau Myers

American Art Association, Anderson Galleries Incorporated, January 1932. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall (small thin). Very Good / No Jacket. Item #L073108
ISBN: B002SGOP6Y

Slight sunning to spine; slight creases, rubbing and browning to wrappers (chiefly at edges); few creases to lower right corners of few leaves (chiefly at front); slight internal browning to edges. [12], 170, [2] pages. Spine title: Louis Guerineau Myers Collection; upper wrapper title: The Collection of Louis Guerineau Myers. Catalogue of the auction/exhibition held at the East 57th Street location of the firm, April 2 - 9, 1932 (auction in 3 sessions, April 7 - 9), featuring 'Duncan Phyfe: Characteristic examples in his most beautiful designs, of both Sheraton and Empire styles, including several pieces which were believed by Mr. Myers to be unique; Sheraton and Hepplewhite, including notable Philadelphia and Baltimore examples; rare pewter, glass, porcelains, hooked and Oriental rugs, sold by order of Florence Bragg Myers, executrix' (title page recto). Designated as Sale Number 3963; 567 lots in all. Essay 'in appreciation' by R. T. H. Halsey; foreword by Charles Packer; includes a few bibliographical references. Additional relevant material (copy of 'American - Anderson News', Volume 2, Number 7, April, 1932; [4] pages, 8vo) present. Myers (1874-1932) was not only the foremost expert on 18th century American cabinetmakers, but also served as the treasurer of the Rockefeller Foundations.Over 40 b/w Photographs.

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