10 Leather Volumes, Blumenthal Collection

Catalogue of the Collection of George and Florence Blumenthal, compiled by Stella Rubinstein-Bloch, Paris: Albert Levy, 1926, six volumes (complete), plus an additional volumes I-IV (ten total volumes), one of 200 copies "printed for private circulation only", photogravure plates, bound in three quarter leather over marbled boards, five raised bands, gilt lettered spine, teg, one copy of volume I inscribed "To Doctor and Mrs. Percy...?/From their ever grateful/George and Florence Blumenthal"Note: George (1858-1941) and Florence Meyer Blumenthal (1875?1930) were American philanthropists, the latter beingÿknown for founding theÿFranco-American Florence Blumenthal Foundation, which sponsored many young French artists, writers, musicians, and creators associated with the arts from 1919 through the end of the 1950's. For their philanthropy and efforts to foster good relations between the United States and France, George and Florence were awarded the French Legion of Honor in 1929.The volumes included are titled:Volume I - Paintings - Early Schools (two)ÿVolume II - Sculpture and Bronzes - Mediaeval and Renaissance (two)ÿVolume III - Works of Art - Mediaeval and Renaissance (two)ÿVolume IV - Tapestries and Furniture - Mediaeval and Renaissance (two)Volume V - Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures - XVIIIth CenturyVolume VI - Furniture and Works of Art - XVIIIth CenturyThe last records for full sets sold are from Swann Galleries - one in 2004 for $550 and one in 1995 for $1,500. - Provenance: Collection of Jules S. Bache (vol. 5 and 6); Kende Galleries at Gimbel Brothers, New York, April 19-21, 1945, no. 80, pg. 21 (vol. 5 and 6; accompanied by copy of catalog pages); Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Condition Report: wear to extremities, some wear, scuffs, and minor losses to leather, some foxing, toning, and staining throughout, illustrations in fair to good condition, some offsetting throughout, some water damage throughout