Catalogue d’Estampes anciennes et modernes, et de Livres à Figures du Cabinet de feu le...
60 pp. Small 8vo, attractive antique calf-backed paste paper boards, spine gilt, red morocco lettering piece on spine. Paris: Leblanc, 1824.
The very rare sale catalogue of a notable collection of 325 prints by Dürer, Masson, Nanteuil, Rembrandt, etc., as well as illustrated books, snuff boxes, and sculptures. From the biographical sketch we learn that Karcher (1773-1824), was a prominent financial administrator under Napoleon who participated in the Congress of Vienna. His many years abroad in Germany and Italy enabled him to amass an impressive art collection.
410 lots. Nice copy.
❧ Lugt 10806. More