The chapter studies the collection of objects dating between the fifth and nineteenth centuries that were offered to Marshall. Although of no interest to the department of Classical Art, some of these post-antique objects were nonetheless purchased by The Metropolitan, evidently on Marshall’s suggestion. Since many of the European collectors and dealers putting forward such objects were the same as those dealing with antiquities, it is clear that all art was traded through one network only. The very eclectic nature of the post-antique objects that were made available to Marshall gives a snapshot of the diverse interests of contemporary collectors and their sophisticated taste for assembling and mixing works from different periods.
'Non-antique' Objects in the John Marshall Archive
roberto cobianchi
2022-01-01
Abstract
The chapter studies the collection of objects dating between the fifth and nineteenth centuries that were offered to Marshall. Although of no interest to the department of Classical Art, some of these post-antique objects were nonetheless purchased by The Metropolitan, evidently on Marshall’s suggestion. Since many of the European collectors and dealers putting forward such objects were the same as those dealing with antiquities, it is clear that all art was traded through one network only. The very eclectic nature of the post-antique objects that were made available to Marshall gives a snapshot of the diverse interests of contemporary collectors and their sophisticated taste for assembling and mixing works from different periods.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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