The Art BusinessIain Robertson Routledge, 2008 M08 28 - 246 páginas By the time you read this book, the art world may have witnessed the sale of its first $500 million painting. Whilst for some people money is anathema to art this is clearly a wealthy international industry, and a market with its own conventions and pressures. Drawing on the vast experience of Sotheby’s Institute of Art, The Art Business exposes the realities of the commercial trade in fine art and antiques. Attention is devoted to the role of auction houses, commercial galleries and art museums as key institutions, with the text divided into four thematic sections covering:
This book provides a thorough examination of contemporary issues in the art business, and the mechanisms and influences which underpin its evolution. It is essential reading for students of art history or international business, or anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in this area. |
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... Art, The Art Business exposes the realities of the commercial trade in fine art and antiques. Attention is devoted to the role of auction houses, commercial galleries and art museums as key institutions, with the text divided into four ...
... art price databases, art indexes, and art funds); powerhouse contemporary art dealers 'poaching' artists; fine art and antiques dealers borrowing from luxury brand retailing to attract so-called mass affluent clients; the growth of art ...
... artist – and how (confirmed private treaty or public auction). Art business organizations Several main types of organization are involved in art business: dealers and auctioneers of fine art and antiques are key intermediaries; public art ...
... art and antiques is the work of two key intermediaries: dealers and auctioneers. Dealers account for the majority of value of transactions in the international art market. As is the case with other intermediation businesses, personal ...
... Art dealers and auctioneers are embedded in the art business world of commercial culture. There are two key ways to sell fine art and antiques: sale or consignment to, or private sale by, an art dealer; consignment to, or private sale ...
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Part I Technical and structural elements of the art market | 27 |
Part II Cultural policy and management in art business | 97 |
Part III Regulatory legal and ethical issues in the art world | 139 |
Part IV Voices from the field | 211 |
Index | 229 |