[Rarebooks] FS: 1913 Catalog of Ancient Bronzes- Loeb Collection

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Sieveking, Johannes.  "Die Bronzen der Sammlung Loeb"

Munchen: 1913.

An elegantly produced catalog of ancient Roman, Hellenistic, Etruscan and
Egyptian bronze mirrors, figures, busts, and other artifacts owned by
noted collector and philanthropist James Loeb. Loeb [1867-1933] retired
early from the family business and spent the rest of his life traveling,
collecting, and doing good things with his money. He founded the Loeb
Classical Library at Harvard, became a trustee at the American School of
Classical Studies at Athens, and helped found what would become the
Julliard School in New York.

The bronzes illustrated in this catalog, along with his ancient pottery,
were eventually given to the Staatliche Antikensammlungen in Munich.

Loeb explained his philanthropy by writing- "In an age when the Humanities
are being neglected more perhaps than at any time since the Middle Ages,
and when men's minds are turning more than ever before to the practical
and the material, it does not suffice to make pleas, however eloquent and
convincing, for the safeguarding and further enjoyment of our greatest
heritage from the past. Means must be found to place these treasures
within the reach of all who care for the finer things of life."

Hardcover. 9"x12", 86 pages of text with 12 collotype illustrations in the
text and 46 gravure plates. Printed on a fine, heavy cream stock; original
parchment covers, spine soiled, boards lightly soiled; spine label
perished. A lovely catalog.   375.00

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