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Ask a question or Order this book Browse our books Search our books Book dealer info | Author: BREWER, JOHN (1947- ) Title: The American Leonardo : a tale of obsession, art and money / John Brewer Description: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press 2009. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 310 pages; Physical desc. : ix. 310 p.[8] p. Of plates : ill. ; 25 cm. Subject: Leonardo. da Vinci. 1452-1519. - Belle Ferronniere. Hahn. Harry (Harry J. ). b. 1897 - Art collections. Painting. Renaissance - Expertising. Contents: The American scene -- The culture of connoisseurship -- Locating Leonardo -- Dealers and clients -- The trials of La Belle Ferronniere -- The battle of the experts -- The view from Kansas -- The rape of La Belle -- True or false in art -- An investment opportunity.Weight in Kg appr.: Keywords: Price: EUR 9.95 = appr. US$ 10.81 Seller: MW Books - Book number: 183127 |