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Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts To Save a Heritage Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 1970 Limited Edition Hard Cover Near Fine
Limited edition, No. 1011 of 3000. 24 pieces of ephemera, reproductions of the originals from the Academy's archives reflecting the Academys beginnings: Charter to establish "a School of Academy of architecture, Sculpture, Painting....." December 29, 1974; Annual Exhibition Ticket, 1827 (160 annual exhibitions were held from 1811 to 1969); Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966). "Old King Cole," watercolor and ink on paper, tripartite, c. 1894; Stockholder's certificate, June 2, 1934; Student card to draw from the antique and attend lectures on anatomy; (photography) Thomas Eakins (1844-1916), unidentified model and William Rudolph O'Donovan (1844-1920); Frontispiece to Frank Leslie's Illustrated Historical Register of the Centennial Exposition, c. 1876, color litho; Rules of Life Class for the Study of the Living Model, c. 1856-1857; Letter from Thomas Eakins to Samuel and Emily Sartain, June 2, 1866; Architectural blueprint of the PAFA, from the original drawing by Furness and Hewitt, Co.; Cartoon, "Who to run the Academy? - A body of outside Artists!" c. 1872-84; Receipt for painting "Walt Whitman" by Thomas Eakins, Signed H.C. Pope, Febuary 19, 1917, many other interesting items. Four page detailed description of each item. Encased in 9 1/2 x 13 inch box, (reproduction of an antique "Minutes" book. Blue marbled end papers, gilt Limited Edition plate to inside lid.To spine, Minutes, Academy of Fine Arts, Consolidated/Drake Press Makers, 5050 Parkside Ave., Philadelphia. In top half of plastic box, closed tears to corner edge of plastic case. Box containing items in find condition, all items very clean and complete.
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24.50 USD
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