This massive compendium lists 820 American Artists, contains 1020 color plates and analyzes 40,000 auction sales records. Each artist is treated to a biographical essay. Bibliography and index to artists. A mighty reference, whether to examine somewhat outdated price history or to get an idea of who a particular painter is.

V.1. 1688-1842. v.2. 1842-1874. v.3. 1874-1930.

Includes entries for maps and atlases.

Lists current price ranges for paintings, drawings, and sculpture by hundreds of artists, and tells how to start collecting art.