[Rarebooks] FS: 1901 Caproni Classical Sculpture Casts Catalog

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: “Catalogue of Plaster Cast Reproductions from Antique, Medieval,
and Modern Sculpture. Subjects for Art Schools”

Published in Boston by P.P. Caproni Brothers in 1901.

DISCUSSION: The first of two hardcover catalogs issued by Caproni.

"Pietro Paulo Caproni [1862–1928] was founder and co-owner of P.P. Caproni
& Brother, Boston, Massachusetts, manufacturers of plaster reproductions
of classical and contemporary statues. These 'cast' reproductions were, in
an era before commercial photography, an integral educational tool in
teaching people the history of art and antiquities. Together with his
brother, Emilio, the Caproni brothers supplied art schools, major
universities and museums in the United States and abroad with quality
reproductions. The firm operated under their ownership between 1892 and
1927, the year the company was sold and a year before Pietro's death."

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 6.5"x9", 300 pages, black & white illustrations.

CONDITION NOTES: The covers have some wear. The pages have some light
scattered soil, and the binding is slightly shaken.

PRICE: $125.

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