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. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 310 pages; Physical description; ix. 310 p. [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. 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. Subjects; Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519 - Belle Ferronnière. Hahn. Harry (Harry J.) 1897- - Art collections. Painting. Renaissance - Expertising.Weight in Kg appr.:

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