Catalogue de tableau anciens : oeuvres remarquables de van der Meer de Delft et autres de ... tableaux modernes 1892

This 1892 catalogue by Drouot advertises the sale of “Tableaux Anciens” (Old Paintings) by artists including Johannes Vermeer. The catalogue also includes a list of “Tableaux Modernes” (Modern Paintings) from the collection of the renowned French art collector, Théophile Thore-Bürger, and was published in 1892, offering a glimpse into the art market of that era. The cover depicts a portrait of the auctioneer, Drouot, whose name is synonymous with the prestigious Hôtel Drouot auction house in Paris, France. The catalogue, a tangible artifact of the art world, highlights the significance of both historical and contemporary art in the late 19th century.