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Purchases, Dec. 25, 1925-Nov. 7, 1931

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

This subseries primarily focuses on the early purchases and inventory lists created for insurance purposes. Auction prices were kept by John Tancock in the European Painting Department, and include specific auction sale records of Rodin's work. Also of interest are the certificates from the Musée Rodin for the purchase of Rodin works, signed by Georges Grappe the Curator of the Musée Rodin, and list Jules Mastbaum's early purchases from the Musée Rodin, and other Rodin related materials including a list of the books purchased.

Dates

  • Dec. 25, 1925-Nov. 7, 1931

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 linear feet

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States