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ANTIQUE ART MATERIALS CATALOGS,COLOR CHARTS:

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Early Reeves & Sons Catalogue with color illustration : Early W. J. Reeves & Sons Catalogue from around 1828-1830 Shown at right is the cover of an 8 pages (4 leafs) Catalogue / brochure of Reeves & Sons The Catalogue lists colors, boxes, papers, pencils,etc . It is approximately 7 1/2 x 4 inches for each page. It is printed on fine wove paper folded & sewn in center . The paper has partial watermark of "Fellows 1828" John Fellows, hand-made wove paper, made at Eynsford Mill, on the River Darent, in north Kent, England (our thanks for this information to Steve Hill -British Watermark Society) Only a few copies this old are known to exist* making this one of the rarest and most valuable items in our collection. *Reference British National Portrait Museum It also includes instructions on use and mixing in a hand painted color diagram.(see below) Photos appear different than actual size - see measurements. c.2013 The Whimsie Studio MORE PHOTOS BELOW Overall this rare catalog/ brochure in very good condition for age and un restored condition. The Catalogue consists of 8 pages: two sheets folded and sewn together Condition: There is light overall light toning slightly darker on some edges. Some foxing here and there. There are a few small tears and light folds from handling. Photos appear different than actual size - see measurements. c.2013 The Whimsie Studio Photos appear different than actual size - see measurements. c.2013 The Whimsie Studio Donated to The National Gallery of Art Department of Conservation In Memory of Ronald M. Bodoh
Earliest Thomas Reeves & Son flyer - from around 1790 It is a single page flyer (also known as a broadside) Cataloging art materials available from Thomas Reeves & Son (W J Reeves) It lists colors, boxes, papers, pencils,etc . Broadsides were used as advertisements, posters, Catalogue and handouts This is one of the oldest known to exist. Reference British National Portrait Gallery: Artist Materials Reference: The British National Portrait Museum Donated to The National Gallery of Art Department of Conservation In Memory of Ronald M. Bodoh c.2013 The Whimsie Studio- Photos and text are copywrite protected
Winsor & Newton Watercolor 72 color sample Book from around the early 1890's This book has 72 hand painted Winsor Newton watercolor swatches on 3 pages each with 24 colors. Each is labeled with color name. There are hand written notations throughout, including "Store 119" on the inside front cover. This book is approximately 7 1/4 " x 4 7/8 " hard bound.. In condition shown: Many colors are amazingly bright for the age ( note photography and computer screens do not give justice the actual subtile colors) only a few colors have faded in its 100+ years of aging.Yellowing to pages, pages are brittle and a bit loose rebound with tape repairs. Some damage to cover.There is toning soiling,stains and discoloration Very nice condition considering the age of this.

"Washes of Modern Water Colours"
Late 1890's Winsor & Newton Watercolor sample Book of 96 colors-Including newly introduced colors

This book has hand painted Winsor Newton graduated washes of watercolor swatches for a total of 96 colors on 4 pages. Each is labeled with color name.

There is an ex libris label for George Carlson & notations on inside front cover,including "# 351" (Store?) on the inside front cover.

This book is approximately 7 5/8 " x 5 1/4 " hard bound..
In condition shown: Many colors are amazingly bright for the age
( note photography and computer screens do not give justice the actual subtile colors)
Only a few colors have faded in its 100+ years of aging.
Yellowing to pages, pages are brittle and a bit loose rebound with tape repairs. Some damage to cover.
There is toning soiling,stains and discoloration Very nice condition considering the age of this.

WINSOR NEWTON CATALOGUES- In back of art books:
Winsor & Newton Watercolor & Drawing Materials catalog c.1849-50 version This 164+ year old version of the Winsor Newton catalog Lists watercolor supplies , paint, paper & brushes available to artists of the time. See surviving paint blocks ,palette and tools from the 1800's below The date of this version of their catalog is derived from page 3 below. They began producing moist paint in 1832 and sixteen years later would be 1848, when the catalog was written. They may have printed the same catalog version for several years in the back of art books they produced where this one was found. Click on images below to see full page -higher resolution photos. Click on images below to see full page -higher resolution photos.

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Winsor & Newton

Antique Watercolor catalog c.1860

This 150+ year old catalog of Winsor Newton watercolor supplies in from c.1860 showing paint, paper & brushes available to artists such as Winslow Homer, JMW Turner and other luminaries of the time. See surviving paint blocks from the time below.


Winsor & Newton Artist Book & Catalog
from around 1900

In the back of this book published by Winsor & Newton is a very interesting artist catalog of 64 pages.
It shows all manner of supplies for painting & drawing:Watercolor & Oil Paint, Brushes, Canvas, Palette, Easels, Boxed Sets and more- a great piece of history and a must for antique art supply collectors.
The complete catalog is copiously illustrated.

In the front there is an illustrated 80 page book on Portrait Painting in watercolors by Merrifield with several early color plates.

This book is approximately 7 " x 4 3/24 Softbound.. In condition shown: Yellowing to pages, some pages a bit loose , soiling,stains and discoloration .There is an abrasion to the lower left of the book which does not impact content. cover and spine has smalls tears. And there is a signature on the cover. But is nice condition considering the age of this window to the past.

There is an abrasion to the lower left of the book which does not impact content.

Winsor & Newton Artist Book & Catalog
from around 1900-07

In the back of this book published by Winsor & Newton is a very interesting artist catalog of 64 pages.
It shows all manner of supplies for painting & drawing:Watercolor & Oil Paint, Brushes, Canvas, Palette, Easels, Boxed Sets and more- a great piece of history and a must for antique art supply collectors.
The complete catalog is copiously illustrated.

In the front there is an illustrated 80 page book on Still Life Painting in oil & watercolors by Muckley with several early color plates.

This book is approximately 7 " x 4 3/24 Softbound.. In condition shown: Yellowing to pages, some pages a bit loose , soiling,stains and discoloration .The cover and spine has smalls tears. And there is a signature on the cover. But is nice condition considering the age of this window to the past.

Winsor & Newton Artist Book & Catalog
from 1909

A 64 page Winsor & Newton artist catalog is the back of this book.
It shows all kinds of materials and supplies for painting & drawing:Watercolor & Oil Paint, Brushes, Canvas, Palette, Easels, Boxed Sets and more- a great piece of history and a must for antique art supply collectors.
The complete catalog is copiously illustrated.

In the front there is an illustrated 72 page book on Artistic Anatomy by Henry Warren with several .

This book is approximately 7 " x 4 3/24 Hard Bound. In condition shown: Yellowing to pages, some pages a bit loose , soiling,stains and discoloration .The spine is missing some bits but is firm.The cover and spine has smalls tears. And there is a signature on the cover. But is nice condition considering the age of this window to the past.

The spine is missing some bits but is firm