Steven Eichner:

The Frick Art Reference Library, NY has a substantial collection of old
auction catalogues as does the Getty Library.  Christie's themself or the
British Museum might be alternatives.  The MET library is also a very
useful resource for such information.
Bernard Barryte


One of our curators is seeking information from a catalog from a
>Christie's sale, March 12, 1830, lot #94, and how this item was
>connected to James Paine.  If anyone has this catalog, I would be
>appreciative of your assistance.  Thank you.
>
>Steven Eichner
>Jean Outland Chrysler Library
>Chrysler Museum of Art
>Norfolk, VA  23510-1587
>(757) 664-6294
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