Auction Catalogs Collection, 1920-2012
Auction Catalogs Collection, 1920-2012
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 99 linear feet of "high-end" auction dealers' catalogs.
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Auction Catalogs Collection. California State University, Fullerton, University Archives and Special Collections
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Auction Catalogs Collection represents eight auction houses and 276 dealers. Prominent among the auction houses are Sotheby, Parke-Bernet, Sotheby-Parke Bernet and California Book Auction. The collection primarily focuses on auctions held in the 20th Century. It was begun in 1967. Since 1985 there have been no paid acquisitions for this collection nor is it actively growing.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open to the public.
- Preferred citation:
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Auction Catalogs Collection. California State University, Fullerton, University Archives and Special Collections
- Location of this collection:
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800 N. State College Blvd.Pollak Library South, Room 352Fullerton, CA 92834-4150, US
- Contact:
- (657) 278-3445