M. Knoedler & Co. records, approximately 1848-1971

Stock books, 1872-1972

Scope and content:

Each entry in the stock books lists the seller from whom Knoedler bought the artwork, and the artist, title and date of the work. Also included is brief information regarding the buyer who purchased the work from Knoedler, along with the sales date. The first volumes provide indices for steamers that were used for the shipment of the artworks. The later volumes provide indices for the vendors from whom Knoedler purchased the watercolors. A variety of transactions are recorded, including joint acquisitions and commissions from other dealers, such as Goupil.

Physical description:
7 volumes

Contents

Access and use

Parent restrictions:
Open for use by qualified researchers, with the following exceptions. Boxes 77, 262-264, 1308-1512, 1969-1974, 3592-3723 are restricted due to fragility. Box 4468 is restricted until 2075.
Parent terms of access:
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Location of this collection:
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