Research material on auctions and collections

Scope and Content

Includes:

-annotated catalogue of an auction of 'Modern drawings and paintings including the property of Mrs K.J. Paull' held by Sotheby & Co., London, on 30 July 1952

-research notes on two auctions including works by Towne held by Christie, Manson & Woods, London, on 3 Jul and 20 Nov 1953. Also includes a photograph of a work by Towne and a sketch by Oppé of another work by Towne

-research note on a charity auction including several works by Towne held by Christie's, London, on 25 Mar 1808 [Lugt: 7366]

-loose notes and notebook containg research on works by Towne in various collections, including those of Emily Buckingham, Mrs. Champernowne, Reginald Merivale, Iolo Williams, the Devon & Exeter Institution, the British Museum, Exeter Museum

-annotated list of works by Towne in the Barton Place collection of the Merivale Family

-research notes on works in the British Museum collection, dated 22-23 Jan 1919 (23pp)

-research notes on four works by Towne in Oppé's collection

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