Great Private Collections
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Douglas Cooper
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Price clipped, dust jacket shows very light wear along some edges
This compelling non-fiction work presents an insightful look into some of the most significant private art collections of the 20th century. Douglas Cooper, a renowned art historian and collector himself, meticulously chronicles the formation and evolution of these extraordinary assemblages, offering a rare glimpse into the tastes and motivations of their discerning owners. It details the masterpieces housed within these collections and discusses their impact on the art world, making it an essential volume for art historians, collectors, and anyone fascinated by the patronage and preservation of artistic heritage.
Author: Douglas Cooper
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Price clipped, dust jacket shows very light wear along some edges
This compelling non-fiction work presents an insightful look into some of the most significant private art collections of the 20th century. Douglas Cooper, a renowned art historian and collector himself, meticulously chronicles the formation and evolution of these extraordinary assemblages, offering a rare glimpse into the tastes and motivations of their discerning owners. It details the masterpieces housed within these collections and discusses their impact on the art world, making it an essential volume for art historians, collectors, and anyone fascinated by the patronage and preservation of artistic heritage.