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C1886
Notes on the Collection of Ancient Marbles in the Possession of Sir Charles Nicholson, Bart
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Rare first edition of Charles Waldstein’s notes on Sir Charles Nicholson’s collection of ancient marbles. 8vo. Pp. 12, 2 pl. dark green Morocco, with bookplates of Dr George Mackaness (Sydney University Alumni) and David D. Levine. This publication documents a … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Notes on the Collection of Ancient Marbles in the Possession of Sir Charles Nicholson, Bart
Date:
C1886
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Condition:
Spotting otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Hard cover, dark green Morocco
Paper Size:
145mm
x 217mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1886
Description:
Rare first edition of Charles Waldstein’s notes on Sir Charles Nicholson’s collection of ancient marbles. 8vo. Pp. 12, 2 pl. dark green Morocco, with bookplates of Dr George Mackaness (Sydney University Alumni) and David D. Levine.
This publication documents a number of antiquities which were in the possession of Sir Charles Nicholson, renowned former Chancellor of Sydney University. Nicholson had kept them at his home in Hertfordshire, The Grange, Totteridge. At this location they were studied, and subsequently published, by Charles Waldstein. In 1899, The Grange burned down and all but one of the sculptures was apparently destroyed (Sydney Morning Herald, 2nd November, 1935, p. 11) . The one remaining sculpture that survived, a statue of Hermes, was donated to the University of Sydney in 1934 by Nicholson’s sons.
Nicholson demonstrated a keen interest in the establishment of the University of Sydney. On December 24, 1850, he was appointed as a member of the university’s senate. His contributions continued as, on March 3, 1851, he was unanimously elected as the vice-provost. Moreover, he took on the role of a member of the library committee, which laid the foundation for the exceptional library we see today. Nicholson’s commitment to the university’s progress led to his appointment as the chancellor in 1854, a position he held until 1862.
Nicholson’s dedication extended beyond administrative roles. In 1860, he made a significant contribution by presenting a valuable collection of Egyptian, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities to the university. These artifacts were collected during his journey to Egypt and the Continent in 1856–1857. This generous donation, consisting of nearly 1000 artifacts, marked the inception of the Nicholson Museum at the University of Sydney, which has since been integrated into the Chau Chak Wing Museum. A catalog of this remarkable collection was published in 1870 by the curator, Edward Reeve.
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 :: 18050.
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Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 :: 18050.
Collections:
TROVE- Australian libraries, universities, museums, galleries and archives: Not found
State Library New South Wales: TN_cdi_proquest_journals_1293916486
Charles Waldstein (1856 - 1927)
Known as Sir Charles Walston from 1918 to 1927 was an American archaeologist. He also competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. In 1880, he assumed the position of university lecturer on classical archaeology at Cambridge University, and in 1883, he was appointed university reader. From 1883 to 1889, he served as the director of the Fitzwilliam Museum. In 1889, he was called to Athens to become the director of the American School of Classical Studies, holding this position until 1893 when he became a professor at the same institution. In 1894, he was honored as a fellow of King's College. He returned to England in 1895 as the Slade Professor of Fine Art at Cambridge, a position he held until 1901. During his time in Athens, he oversaw the excavations of the Archaeological Institute of America at various sites, including ancient Plataea, Eretria, where he claimed to have discovered the tomb of Aristotle, and the Heraeum of Argos, among other significant findings. Subsequently, he established an international committee to support the excavation efforts at Herculaneum. In 1912, he received knighthood and was appointed as a Knight of the Danish Order of the Dannebrog, along with being designated as Commander of the Greek Order of the Redeemer.
