Dear all,

Here at the Courtauld we do not collect decorative arts auction catalogues (or furniture, textiles, maps, among others); furthermore we only keep catalogues from London sales. Our collection is on the open shelves but not catalogued, with the exception of some catalogues of private collections or curated sales.

We would advise any external visitors to contact us beforehand with the details of the catalogue needed ([log in to unmask]), so we can check if part of our collection.

With best wishes from London,

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Hi Emma and all,

I’m replying to the list as this might be of interest to all.

To my knowledge, the Courtauld has the best run of auction catalogues and the National Art Library at the V&A also has an excellent run.

Best,

Carla

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From: This is the list of ARLIS/UK & Ireland: the Art Libraries Society. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Emma Floyd
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Subject: Enquiry about availability of decorative arts auction catalogues on open access in London

Dear all,

Can anyone help this enquirer? Our auction catalogues are all on closed access and we don’t collect decorative art. If you can help, please reply to him direct.

Many thanks

Emma

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Stephen

Last name
Wright

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A question re. auction house sale catalogues originating from a London-based researcher for an art and antiques advisory company.

Is anyone aware of a publicly-accessible library that keeps lengthy runs of sale catalogues from the major auction houses on open shelf access?

Ideally holdings would include catalogues from the 1970s onwards, from all of the London, New York, and European branches of Sotheby’s and Christie’s; even better would be decent holdings of other Parisian auctioneers.

The focus is on decorative arts and furniture rather than paintings.

A library in or near to London is required, but interested to learn of alternatives further afield.

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