The Elegant Auctioneers
| Author | : Wesley Towner |
| Publisher | : Hill & Wang |
| Total Pages | : 632 |
| Release | : 1970-11-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0374526613 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780374526610 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (610 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Elegant Auctioneers by : Wesley Towner
Download or read book The Elegant Auctioneers written by Wesley Towner and published by Hill & Wang. This book was released on 1970-11-01 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Elegant Auctioneers tells the behind-the-scenes stories of the fabulous collectors and the equally fabulous auctioneers who reflected the changes in American taste over several generations. More than a study of changing tastes and manners, and more than a social history, The Elegant Auctioneers is packed with the tales of kings and connoisseurs--as bizarre and heterogeneous a crowd as any to be found. Book jacket.
