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Lot 756

John Singleton Copley Studies In American Art 1966

Estimate: $150 - $300
Starting Bid
$50

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Featured in this lot is this two volume set of "John Singleton Copley - Ailsa Mellon Bruce Studies in American - Copley in America (Vol I) & Copley in England (Vol II)" by Jules David Prown,, copy-righted by the President and Fellows of Harvard College in 1966. The book is a comprehensive two-volume work by Jules David Prown, published in 1966 as part of the Ailsa Mellon Bruce Studies in American Art series by Harvard University Press. Volume I: In America, 1738-1774: explores Copley's early life and career in America, detailing his development as a portraitist and his contributions to American art during this period. Volume II: In England, 1774-1815: examines Copley's later years after he moved to England, highlighting his adaptation to the European art scene and his continued artistic achievements. The combined volumes feature 491 pages and include 678 illustrations, providing an in-depth analysis of Copley's work and legacy. The books shows a gray and blue cloth hard cover with gold gilt lettering on the front and spines of the books. They show good condition overall with slight wear present from thier age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage noted. They measure 11 1/4" L x 8 1/4" W x 1 3/8" D and have a collective weight of 6 pounds and 14 ounces.

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