[DOC] Selling Sounds by David Suisman in Arts-Photography

Description

The art world has never seemed quite so treacherous; so beguiling- and so much fun What separates a masterpiece from a piece of junk? Thanks to the BBCs Antiques Roadshow and its American spin-off; everyone is searching garage sales and hunting online for hidden gems; wondering whether their attics contain trash or treasures. In The Art Detective; Philip Mould; one of the worlds foremost authorities on British portraiture and an irreverent and delightful expert for the Roadshow; serves up his secrets and his best stories; blending the technical details of art detection and restoration with juicy tales peopled by a range of eccentric collectors; scholars; forgers; and opportunists. Peppered with practical advice; each chapter focuses on one particular painting and the mystery that surrounds it. Mould is our trusty detective; tracking down clues; uncovering human foibles and following hunches until the truth is revealed. Mould is known for his ability to crack the toughest puzzles and whether hes writing about a fake Norman Rockwell; a hidden Rembrandt; or a lost Gainsborough; he brings both the art and the adventure to life. The Art Detective is memoir; mystery; art history; and brilliant yarn all rolled into one.