Parke-Bernet Auction Catalogs 1938–1939 Jewelry & Furniture Lot

Rare set of 5 original Parke-Bernet Galleries auction catalogs from 1938–1939, the legendary New York auction house that later became part of Sotheby’s. These are not reprints — they’re the real sale catalogs used at the time to present jewelry, precious stones, and fine furniture from estates and collections in the late 1930s. Each catalog captures a slice of design and collecting history, with period descriptions, provenance notes, and layouts that show how the art world operated nearly a century ago. Subjects include jewelry, period furniture, Italian, French, and English decorations, and more. Condition is fair to good with expected wear for age, but all complete and very readable. A fascinating set for anyone who loves decorative arts, jewelry history, or the golden age of New York auctions.

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