De luxe illustrated catalogue of the treasures and antiquities illustrating the golden age of Italian art, belonging to the famous expert and antiquarian, Signor Stefano Bardini, of Florence, Italy; (14580788457)

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Title: De luxe illustrated catalogue of the treasures and antiquities illustrating the golden age of Italian art, belonging to the famous expert and antiquarian, Signor Stefano Bardini, of Florence, Italy;
Year: 1918 (1910s)
Authors: Bardini, Stefano, 1836-1922 American Art Association Townsend, Horace, 1859-1922 Kirby, Thomas E., 1846-
Subjects: Art -- Private collections
Publisher: (New York, American Art Association)
Contributing Library: University of California Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN



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