The American Leonardo : a tale of obsession, art and money / John Brewer.

Author
Brewer, John, 1947- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
  • Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2009]
  • ©2009
Description
1 online resource (ix, 310 p., [8] p. of plates ) ill. ;

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In The American Leonardo, John Brewer traces the twisting path of the Hahn La Belle-a painting of famously uncertain origin-as he illuminates the workings of the twentieth-century art market, exploring such larger questions about the art world such as how attributions are made, how they affect both the status and value of artworks, and how the entire system of art dealers, curators, and connoisseurs authenticates works of art. --from publisher description.
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Description based on print version record.
Language note
English
Contents
  • The American scene
  • The culture of connoisseurship
  • Locating Leonardo
  • Dealers and clients
  • The trials of La Belle Ferronnière
  • The battle of the experts
  • The view from Kansas
  • The rape of La Belle
  • True or false in art
  • An investment opportunity.
ISBN
0-19-973822-X
LCCN
2009008681
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