Catalogue of the magnificent collection of works of art and vertu, formed by mr. david falcke...which Will be Sold by Auction, by Messrs. christie and manson...On monday, april 19, 1858.
[London].
[Printed by W. Clowes and Sons], [1858].
First edition.
Quarto.
208pp. With 27 lithographed plates (three chromolithographed). Original publisher's blind-stamped red cloth, lettered in gilt to upper board. Rubbed and marked, shelf-label and title in manuscript to sunned spine. Defaced armorial bookplate to FEP, two small marginal holes to leaf B5, scattered spotting.
An extravagant catalogue for the sale, across 3261 lots, of the stock of fine art dealer David Falcke (1818-1866); 'To whose excellent judgment and taste this country is indebted for the introduction of so many Fine Works of Art'.
The firm was founded by Jacob Faulke (1785-1846) soon after David's birth, taking a premises in Oxford Street. In due course David and his brother Isaac (1819-1909) joined the business. Following the death of their father, the brothers, now established as preeminent dealers in decorative art objects, moved to 92 New Bond Street. There they accumulated a substantial fortune, such that they were able to retire in 1858. The stock was promptly dispersed by Christie's in a major sale evidently thought worthy of a lavish illustrated catalogue.
£ 650.00
Antiquates Ref: 20253
The firm was founded by Jacob Faulke (1785-1846) soon after David's birth, taking a premises in Oxford Street. In due course David and his brother Isaac (1819-1909) joined the business. Following the death of their father, the brothers, now established as preeminent dealers in decorative art objects, moved to 92 New Bond Street. There they accumulated a substantial fortune, such that they were able to retire in 1858. The stock was promptly dispersed by Christie's in a major sale evidently thought worthy of a lavish illustrated catalogue.
