The American Leonardo : a tale of obsession, art and money / John Brewer.
2009
ND623.L5 A647 2009 (Mapit)
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Title
The American Leonardo : a tale of obsession, art and money / John Brewer.
Author
Brewer, John, 1947-
ISBN
9780195396904 (alk. paper)
0195396901 (alk. paper)
0195396901 (alk. paper)
Imprint
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Language
English
Description
ix, 310 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Call Number
ND623.L5 A647 2009
Dewey Decimal Classification
759.5
Summary
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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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Table of 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.
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.