Description
Book SynopsisThe movement of a work of art from artist's studio to gallery, to collector, and to curator sometimes follows a clear and distinct route, easily discernable from start to finish. This book contributes to an understanding of the collecting process and the convoluted courtship rituals involving collectors, donors, museum staff, and board members.
Trade Review"Like a wanderer through a museum, the book's design offers the pleasures of studying first-rate works up close, but with the added benefit of experts explaining how the objects made the journey from studio to collector to public galleries."
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"The book allows a rare glimpse behind the scenes, as negotiations and arrangements with artists, dealers, and museums are typically out of the public view. Recommended."
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Table of ContentsIntroduction / Joyce Ice
How Do I Collect? To "L" with the Norm / Sandy Besser
A Perspective on Dealing and Collecting: Indian Miniature Bronzes and Himalayan Masks / Daniel H. Cook
Creating Art, Building Relationships / Arthur López
On Collectors: Cats, Sinners, Angels and Art / Luis Tapia with Carmella Padilla
I Beat the Owl Lady: A "Collection" of Personal Anecdotes on Collecting / Tey Marianna Nunn
On Collecting: The View from the Director's Office / Joyce Ice
Important Legal Issues for Art Collectors / Susannah Evans
Acknowledgements
Contributors
Index & Photography Credits
