The sale of the late king's goods : Charles I and his art collection / Jerry Brotton
London : Macmillan, 2006. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly dust-dulled dust wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #448395
ISBN: 1405041528
Physical description; 436 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm. Contents; Introduction : The king's head -- Death of a prince -- Debts and discredits -- Mr. Smith in Madrid -- The Italian job -- Lasting monuments to posterity -- Whatever the cost -- Clouded majesty -- Who bids most? -- The first list -- Reaping dividends : the second list -- While stocks last -- Settling accounts -- Like father, like son? -- The art of restoration -- Epilogue. Subjects; Charles I, King of England (1600-1649) Art collections. Royal Collection (Great Britain) History 17th century. Art auctions England London History 17th century. Art patronage Great Britain History 17th century. Great Britain History Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660.
Price: €14.95