Art at Auction in 17th Century Amsterdam

Art at Auction in 17th Century Amsterdam
Author: John Michael Montias
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2002
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9789053565919

In this study of Amsterdam's Golden Age cultural elite, John Michael Montias analyzes records of auctions from the Orphan Chamber of Amsterdam through the first half of the seventeenth century, revealing a wealth of information on some 2,000 art buyers' regional origins, social and religious affiliations, wealth, and aesthetic preferences. Chapters focus not only on the art dealers who bought at these auctions, but also on buyers who had special connections with individual artists.

Art Auction Mystery

Art Auction Mystery
Author: Anna Nilsen
Publisher: Kingfisher
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2005-10-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780753458426

Sixteen famous paintings from collections around the world have been stolen and replaced with clever forgeries. Now these fake paintings, along with sixteen others, are going up for auction. After an anonymous tip, the reader has to come to the rescue! By comparing the paintings to the originals, the reader has all the clues to figure out which paintings are real and which are fakes. Including work by the world's most famous artists, this book is part mystery, part puzzle, part art reference book, and all-over fun!

Anonymous Art at Auction

Anonymous Art at Auction
Author: Anne-Sophie V. Radermecker
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2021-05-25
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9004460209

In Anonymous Art at Auction, Anne-Sophie V. Radermecker takes the opposing view of the superstar economy by examining contemporary sales of Early Flemish paintings with unknown authorship and the effects of various substitutes for real names on price formation.

The Auctioneer

The Auctioneer
Author: Simon de Pury
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2016-05-03
Genre: Art
ISBN: 125005978X

"Simon de Pury, former Chairman of Sotheby's Europe, former owner of Sotheby's rival Phillips de Pury, and currently a London-based dealer, takes us inside a secretive business, whose staggering prices, famous collectors, and high crimes are front page news almost every day"--

ArtCurious

ArtCurious
Author: Jennifer Dasal
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0143134590

A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings? ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.

Chinese Contemporary Art in the Global Auction Market

Chinese Contemporary Art in the Global Auction Market
Author: Anita Archer
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2022-04-04
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9004510044

Chinese Contemporary Art in the Global Auction Market charts the rapid emergence of a multi-million-dollar global market for Chinese Contemporary art by revealing the strategic activities of art world agents in promoting the work of ‘avant-garde’ Chinese artists to a Western audience.

The Universe of Peter Max

The Universe of Peter Max
Author: Peter Max
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2013-11-19
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0062121405

An in-depth look at the personal and artistic life of renowned artist Peter Max...in his own words In this intimate visual memoir, artist Peter Max details his life journey as an artist, providing a stirring account of himself as a young boy and as a successful artist eager to return to the days of wonderment and inspiration found only in dreams and childhood. Max charts his ascension in the art world and pauses to reflect on the nature of creativity, the universe at large, his many loves, and his ability to see beauty in the everyday. Vibrantly illustrated with Max's signature work, including some never-before-seen pieces, this colorful memoir reveals the personal inspiration behind the work of one of the world's most popular artists. With 200 full-color photographs

The Sale of Misattributed Artworks and Antiques at Auction

The Sale of Misattributed Artworks and Antiques at Auction
Author: Anne Laure Bandle
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2016-10-28
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1786431017

The glamour and mystery of the art auction, gathering interested buyers from across the globe, makes it one of the most fascinating marketplaces in existence. ‘Sleepers’, artworks or antiques that have been undervalued and mislabelled due to an expert’s oversight and consequently undersold, appear regularly. This fascinating new book provides the first extensive study of the phenomenon of sleepers through an in-depth analysis of the contractual relationships, liability and remedies that arise in the context of auction sales.

Shakespeare in Harlem

Shakespeare in Harlem
Author: Langston Hughes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1942
Genre: African American poetry
ISBN:

A book of light verse.