British Art, Art Collectibles, Art Collecting & Patronage
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Overview
This interesting and compelling work offers its readers a unique insight into the private lives of the great collectors whose acquisitions became the nucleus of the foremost museums of Great Britain. "The English as Collectors" is beautifully illustrated and written. Herrmann goes behind the scenes to capture the drive, enthusiasm, and eccentricities of these enlightened patrons of the arts. Through ninety-six rare illustrations, more than seventy-five unique personalities are profiled. This very readable book is for the collector in all of us.Editorials
Booknews
An introduction discussing acquisition, supply, expertise, economics, and other issues is followed by chronologically-arranged, annotated contributions addressing English art collections and collectors. Originally published in 1972 by W. W. Norton, New York under the title . This second edition includes the author's new introduction summarizing the state of private and "official" collecting today. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Country Life
A serious [collector's] book which I found difficult to put down.Guardian
A splendid and handsome history . . . -GuardianNational Antique Review
This work has tremendous scope . . . it must be read to be appreciated.Book Details
Published
December 31, 1999
Publisher
Oak Knoll Press,US
Pages
461
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781884718830