Inventory of the Mme. E. de Basily-Callimaki papers
Finding aid prepared by Judy Koong Dennis and Lyalya Kharitonova
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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Title: Mme. E. de Basily-Callimaki papers
Date (inclusive): 1867-1913
Collection Number: 65012
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
French
Physical Description:
2 manuscript boxes, 4 oversize boxes
(4.0 Linear Feet)
Abstract: The collection contains materials relating to French and Western European art history, and to Jean Baptiste Isabey, the French
miniaturist, in correspondence, writings, notes, clippings, printed matter, photographs, and memorabilia. Includes a draft
of the biography of Isabey by E. de Basily-Callimaki.
Creator:
Basily-Callimaki, E. de, Mme
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
Box 6 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials
must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection,
they must be reformatted before providing access.
Use
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1965.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Mme. E. de Basily-Callimaki papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library &
Archives.
Biographical/Historical Note
Russian art critic and author.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection consists of correspondence, writings, notes, clippings, printed matter, photographs, and memorabilia, relating
to French and Western European art history, and to Jean Baptiste Isabey, the French miniaturist. Includes a draft of the biography
of Isabey by E. de Basily-Callimaki.
Related Collection(s)
Nikolaĭ Aleksandrovich Bazili papers, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Lascelle Meserve de Basily papers, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Art
Isabey, Jean-Baptiste, 1767-1855
box 1, folder 1-2
Handwritten notebooks with lists of art objects, and an introduction to an art history essay concerning Jean Baptiste Isabey
(4 notebooks)
1908-1910
box 1, folder 3-4
Correspondence and receipts from European booksellers (in France, Russia, and Austro-Hungarian Empire)
1909-1912.
Scope and Contents note
Includes
Catalogue de la Bibliothéque N.G. Egoroff et des acquisitions récentes, Moscow, 1910
box 1, folder 5-8
Research and reference materials for the book; correspondence, documents on miniatures, catalogues, notes, and clippings
1800-1913
box 1, folder 9-11
Drafts of the Isabey monograph, Chapters 1-3
circa 1900
box 2, folder 1-6
Drafts of the Isabey monograph, Chapters 4-9
circa 1900
box 3, folder 1
Drafts of the Isabey monograph, Chapter 10
circa 1900
box 3, folder 2-8
Drafts of the Isabey monograph, oversize illustrated plates
circa 1900
box 6
Brass sealing stamps, medallion of Victor Hugo, pin
circa 1900
Conditions Governing Access
Box 6 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 2, folder 7
Stamp and original enclosures for brass sealing stamps
circa 1900
box 2, folder 8
Hotel Drouot auction catalogues of Mme. de Basily's estate, Paris, November 1913, including fine art objects such as paintings
by Delacroix and Isabey, tapestries, Oriental rugs, 18th century furniture, faiences and porcelains, and sculptures (one by
A. Rodin)
box 2, folder 9
Beaux Arts, Gazette, Paris, featuring write-up of Mme. de Basily's monograph on Isabey
1910
box 2, folder 10
Photo lithograph "Old Landing Place, Lake Como"
1919
box 2, folder 11
Photo lithographs by Familia Regală la Sinaia, Atelier A. Thalsky
circa 1900
box 2, folder 12
Photographs de 12 Isabey agant apparteau a N. de Basily et rendus par Mikhailoff
undated
box 4
Unbound published copy of Mme. de Basily's monograph of Jean Baptiste Isabey
1909
box 5
Bound published copy of Mme. de Basily's monograph of Jean Baptiste Isabey
1909
