A review by originalmelodie
Duveen: The Story of the Most Spectacular Art Dealer of All Time by S.N. Behrman
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
I'm not sure why I picked up this book but boy am I glad I did! What a fabulous story of a man's extravagant tactics in selling art - especially educating the American rich about art.
The author is at times witty with little sarcastic quips that keep you on your toes.
It made me appreciate and intrigued by the moguls of the late 19th century like Morgan, Mellon and Frick - who were painted as ruthless, lonely men who were wooed by Duveen and his view of the world aka art. Lovely knowing the stories behind the intricate purchases of collections I have seen or heard of.
The author is at times witty with little sarcastic quips that keep you on your toes.
It made me appreciate and intrigued by the moguls of the late 19th century like Morgan, Mellon and Frick - who were painted as ruthless, lonely men who were wooed by Duveen and his view of the world aka art. Lovely knowing the stories behind the intricate purchases of collections I have seen or heard of.