Books and Prints - Sale 08BP01 - Lot 48

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 10am

Lot 48
COOLIDGE, CASSIUS M.[ARCELLUS].
Collection of artist sketchbooks, five large and five small, belonging to Cassius M. Coolidge. Various dates, mostly undated but probably 1900 and before. Almost all are completely full of sketches (many of high quality), mostly in pencil. The large measure approximately 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (16 x 13.5 cm); the small 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches (9 x 13.5 cm). Many have his "Private Library of Cassius M. Coolidge" plate. Some wear and soiling, but in all a wonderful group.
Provenance: Marcella Coolidge, daughter of the artist, by descent from the estate of the artist.

Sold for $3,438
Estimate $1,500-2,500

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