Catalogue of the Matchless Collection of Pictures by old Masters of William Wells Esq. ...

<p>This is a catalogue from the 1848 auction of the esteemed collection of paintings by old masters belonging to William Wells Esq. The sale was conducted by the renowned auction house of Messrs. Christie and Manson. The catalogue provides a detailed listing of the artworks included in the auction offering a glimpse into the taste and collecting habits of a prominent art patron of the time.</p><p>Documenting a significant event in the 19th-century art market this catalogue is a valuable resource for art historians collectors and anyone interested in the provenance and appreciation of old master paintings. It offers insights into the valuation and circulation of art during this period and provides a snapshot of the artistic landscape as reflected in a single carefully curated collection. Collectors and historians will find this to be an invaluable reference for understanding collections of the period.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>