[Rarebooks] FS 1887 Sale of a Tragic Art Collection

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: “Illustrated Catalog of the Gallery of Paintings, Sculpture,
Bronzes and other Art Objects belonging to the estate of the late Robert
Graves Esq., of Brooklyn”

The catalog to an auction held by the American Art Association in New York
on February 9th-15th, 1887.

DISCUSSION: In an article about Victorian Brooklyn, the Brownstoner
website reported- "Clinton Hill was one of the most exclusive and
expensive neighborhoods in Brooklyn during the latter half of the 19th
century. In 1887, architect William Mundell designed a very large
brownstone mansion and adjoining stables at 345 Clinton Avenue, between
Lafayette and Greene. The house was for Robert Graves, president of the
Robert Graves Company, designers and manufacturers of wallpaper of the
highest quality. Mr. Graves had done quite well in the wall paper
business, and this new mansion on fashionable Clinton Avenue was to be his
showplace. Unfortunately, death knows no mortal timetable, and Robert
Graves lost his beloved wife months before the house was finished. He died
only weeks after that, in 1888, some said, of a broken heart. The property
went up for auction, and in 1890, was bought by Alfred Pouch, an oilman
with the J.A. Bostwick Company of New York."

In addition to much fine art, this auction also included Oriental
porcelains, jades, ivory carvings, Japanese swords and bronzes, European
ceramics and bronzes, furniture, draperies, and much more (though only the
paintings are illustrated). An interesting 19th century auction catalog.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 5.5"x8.5", 119 pages, 569 lots, black & white plates.

CONDITION NOTES: Minor soil, light wear, but otherwise clean and nice,
with a tight binding.

PRICE: $60 -

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