Descrizione

First edition, 4to (250 x 150 mm), vi, 302, [2]pp., frontis., 14 plates, some intermittent foxing (especially to frontis., and title-page), orig. cloth, gilt, a.e.g. The privately printed catalogue compiled by J. C. Robinson, of the Fine Arts collection of Matthew Uzielli (1806-1860), consisting of 1026 items some described in detail. Uzielli was a partner in the merchant bankers' Charles Devaux and Co. They were involved in governement loans and railway finance. Uzielli was personally famous for his extensive art collection. It was housed at his home Hanover Lodge in Regent's Park, London. He was particularly keen on Italian Renaissance paintings and he was advised by J. C. Robinson, a curator at the National Gallery, on his fine art purchases. His collection was sold at Christie's after his death (on Friday 12 April 1861, and seven following days). Provenance: Armorial bookplate of Thomas George Baring, First Earl of Northbrook, 1826-1904.