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Legal Guide to Buying and Selling Art and Collectibles
by: Armen Vartian
The author, Armen Vartian is an internationally known lawyer who arguably knows more about collectibles than any attorney in the world. This work shares the lessons that Mr Vartian has learned to protect collectors and investors. |
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Famous Jewelry Collectors
by: Stefano Papi
The clearest recognition guides available. |
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Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones
by: Cally Hall, Harry Taylor
The selection of collectors for each of the categories was thoughtful with some interesting collections included. |
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To Have And To Hold: An Intimate History Of Collectors and Collecting
by: Philipp Blom |
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Tales from the Art Crypt: The Painters, the Museums, the Curators, the Collectors, the Auctions, the Art
by: Richard Feigen
In this account of his many years as one of New York's most prominent art dealers, Richard Feigen offers readers a personal and engaging view of the art world's past and the many issues it faces in the present. |
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Portrait of Dr. Gachet- The Story of a Van Gogh Masterpiece, Money, Politics, Collectors, Greed, and Loss
by: Cynthia Saltzman
Traces the history of the Sotheby's and Christie's Auction Houses though the story of a Van Gogh Masterpiece. |
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The Art of Acquiring: A Portrait of Etta and Claribel Cone
by: Mary Gabriel
The author richly embroiders the travels of Claribel and Etta Cone and details how they came to amass one of the world's more comprehensive collections of 20th century art. This painstakingly and lovingly researched book is a masterpiece! |
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Currier's Price Guide to American Artists at Auction
by: Estelle Ellis, Caroline Seebohm, Christopher Simon Sykes
This book is inspiring because it shows us the homes of many collectors of paintings. The photos are spectacular, and give many ideas of how art can be integrated into one's home. |
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At Home With Art: How Art Lovers Live With and Care for Their Treasures
by: Estelle Ellis, Caroline Seebohm, Christopher Simon Sykes
This book is inspiring because it shows us the homes of many collectors of paintings. The photos are spectacular, and give many ideas of how art can be integrated into one's home. |
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Print Collecting
by: Silvie Turner
Selecting, evaluating, and caring for fine prints. |
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Discovering Art: A User's Guide to the World of Collecting
by: Jeanne Frank
The author clearly explains the origins and characteristics of Impressionism through Abstract Art. The book is informative while being a pleasant reading experience. |
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Antique and Art Collector's Legal Guide
by: Leonard D. Duboff
The author is an attorney who shares this handbook to being a savvy buyer. |
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Collecting Chinese Art
by: Sam Bernstein
This is a must have reference tool for all collectors of Oriental art. The author, an internationally famous scholar-dealer writes about detecting fakes, scientific testing of Chinese works of art and the current world-wide market for Chinese art. |
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Caring for Your Collections
by: Arthur W. Schultz, Huntington T. Block, United States National Committee to Save America's Cultural Collection, Robert McCormick Adams
Geared to the person who is serious about preserving treasures. Professional advice for holding objects that are to survive for the long term. |
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I Love Old Things
by: Harold Darling
An absolute must for any antique lover. |
