Duveen
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: S N Behrman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton., 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Discoloured top-edge from tanning, folds to DJ.
This captivating biography, Duveen, chronicles the extraordinary life of Joseph Duveen, the legendary art dealer who dominated the transatlantic art market in the early 20th century. The narrative vividly portrays Duveen's audacious personality and his unparalleled ability to persuade America's wealthiest industrialists to acquire European masterpieces. It uncovers the intricate world of high-stakes art acquisition, revealing the shrewd tactics and discerning eye that built some of the greatest private collections. Behrman's prose presents a witty and insightful look into the intersection of art, commerce, and social ambition, illustrating how one man reshaped the cultural landscape of an era.
Author: S N Behrman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton., 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Discoloured top-edge from tanning, folds to DJ.
This captivating biography, Duveen, chronicles the extraordinary life of Joseph Duveen, the legendary art dealer who dominated the transatlantic art market in the early 20th century. The narrative vividly portrays Duveen's audacious personality and his unparalleled ability to persuade America's wealthiest industrialists to acquire European masterpieces. It uncovers the intricate world of high-stakes art acquisition, revealing the shrewd tactics and discerning eye that built some of the greatest private collections. Behrman's prose presents a witty and insightful look into the intersection of art, commerce, and social ambition, illustrating how one man reshaped the cultural landscape of an era.