{"product_id":"2026200008946-secondhand-the-felton-bequest-an-historical-record-1904-1959","title":"The Felton Bequest: An Historical Record 1904 - 1959","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\/Fair. Jacket: Worn\/faded, with moisture damage and staining visible on the cover, tear at back of jacket. Page Condition: Yellowed with some tanning. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. Stickers\/Labels: None visible. Note: Book is presented alongside its open inner title page, confirming publication details. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in Australian cultural history, The Felton Bequest: An Historical Record 1904–1959 chronicles the remarkable legacy of Alfred Felton, whose generous 1904 bequest transformed the National Gallery of Victoria into one of the Southern Hemisphere's most significant art institutions. Compiled by Sir Daryl Lindsay — a distinguished director of the National Gallery of Victoria — this authoritative volume details over five decades of art acquisitions funded by the Bequest, presenting a meticulous record of the works purchased and the connoisseurs who guided their selection. The text illustrates how the Felton Bequest Committee navigated international art markets, bringing masterpieces of European, Asian, and ancient civilisation to Australian shores. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible authority, it stands as an indispensable reference for anyone interested in the history of Australian art patronage and museum development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956456272091,"sku":"2026200008946-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/c34ca412-21cc-4f73-bd8a-26c3b5e11e2b.png?v=1783501195","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200008946-secondhand-the-felton-bequest-an-historical-record-1904-1959","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}