The Frederick M. Mayer Collection of Chinese Art, June 24 and 25, 1974

Published by Christie's, London, 1974

About this Item

Frederick M. Mayer was a stockbroker who started collecting Chinese porcelain and other pieces in 1945 after emigrating to the United States. Although without formal training, he built up a collection reputed to be one of the very finest in the world at the time, due to his diligent research and 'exquisite eye' - according to his obituary in the New York Times.

This rarely availably auction catalogue presents 228 wonderful pieces auctioned by Christie's over two days in 1974 - the collection of a lifetime! Each is illustrated with a clear photograph, many in full colour. Descriptions are in English with some basic information also in Chinese. Sadly, Frederick M Mayer died only weeks after the auction.

The catalogue is in Very Good condition, cloth bound in dark brown with gilt lettering to the front cover. There is some slight fading and marking to the front cover and a scuff to the top corner of the rear cover.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1780863468047

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Frederick M. Mayer Collection of Chinese Art, June 24 and 25, 1974
• Publisher: Christie's, London
• Publication Date: 1974
• Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 20.5W x 25H x 3D centimeters 20.5 centimeters width by 25 centimeters height by 3 centimeters depth
• Weight: 1400 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • China
  • Auction Catalogue
  • Ceramics