John Michael Montias Art at auction in 17th century Amsterdam

Auctions of art works emerged in 16th century Amsterdam as a quick and efficient way to dispose of goods. Historical survey of auctions, of the way they were organized and conducted, the wealth of owners and buyers, the subjects of works of art sold, the artists to which they were attributed, their prices etc. Stories of various buyers and dealers. Research is based on source material as notebooks of auction records.

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Engels | 336 pagina's | Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam | 2002

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