Purchases from F. . J. Tempelaere. Photocopies of 1926-1927 receipts, undated
Scope and Contents
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
- undated
Language of Materials
English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 linear feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Rodin Museum (Philadelphia, Pa.) (Creator, Organization)
- From the Collection: Tancock, John L. (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Creator, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org