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The author, former public relations director for Christie's, shares anecdotes about the fine art auction house, and recounts its financial recovery
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As public relations director at the British auction house from 1958 to 1985, Herbert witnessed Christie's drive to catch up with rival Sotheby's, once far ahead in the race. In time, Christie's surpassed Sotheby's in the international market, as the author demonstrates with graphs appended to the text. But much more intriguing than the factual record are Herbert's exciting, often droll backstage tales of big deals: Christie's team risking death bidding for treasures in Cuba during the Bay of Pigs crisis; a millionaire's wife buying unrestrainedly while her husband is accidentally trapped in the men's room. Herbert colors his account with details of fabulous jewels and other art objects, although such riches fade beside descriptions of the world's greatest paintings. The book closes on the bedlam created by the 19-million sale of Picasso's Jeune Arlequin to Japanese bidders in London. Illustrations not seen by PW.
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The workings of Christie's Auction House are detailed by Herbert, who started its press office in 1958 and served as public relations director until he retired in 1985. Herbert's viewpoint as a Christie's loyalist glides from analytical to adoring, while his intimate recollections of estates, specific art works, and auctions are offered in an easy, anecdotal style. The book is British through and through, yet it should appeal to readers for whom the economics of art and the great privately held (then auctioned) collections hold greater sway than the art itself. Recommended for museum, academic, and public library collections.
- David Bryant, Belleville P.L., N.J.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherSt Martins Pr
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 031204609X
- ISBN 13 9780312046095
- BindingHardcover
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