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Business of Art - Duveen Brothers and the Market for Decorative Arts, 1880-1940

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Book Synopsis: Active in London, Paris, and New York, Duveen Brothers was the most prominent art and antique dealer from the late nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century. The firm’s success came from buying furniture, tapestries, porcelain, and other objets d’art and selling it at high prices to wealthy Americans, including Henry Clay Frick, John D. Rockefeller Jr., Arabella Huntington, and John Pierpont Morgan. Making extensive use of Duveen Brothers records at the Getty Research Institute, as well as letters and invoices in the archives of the firm’s clients, Vignon provides a rich study of this influential firm in the history of collecting.

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Are you passionate about art and history? Do you want to uncover the secrets of the most prominent art dealer of the late nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century? Look no further than "Duveen Brothers and the Market for Decorative Arts, 1880-1940"! This captivating book takes you on a journey through the life and success of Duveen Brothers, the art and antique dealer that shaped the art collecting world as we know it.

With extensive research using Duveen Brothers records at the Getty Research Institute, as well as letters and invoices from the firm's clients, author Vignon provides an in-depth study that will leave you mesmerized. Delve into the fascinating stories behind the purchase and sale of furniture, tapestries, porcelain, and more objets d'art that adorned the homes of wealthy Americans like Henry Clay Frick, John D. Rockefeller Jr., and John Pierpont Morgan.

Immerse yourself in the glamorous worlds of London, Paris, and New York as you uncover the strategies and genius of Duveen Brothers in this superbly written and meticulously researched book. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a collector, or simply curious about the captivating history behind one of the most influential art dealers, this book is a must-read for you.

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