The Art Dealers: The Powers Behind the Scene Tell How the Art World Really Works

by Laura de Coppet, Alan Jones

With 55 interviews with art dealers - from Leo Castelli and Betty Parsons to the art magnates of the 20th century - create a well-rounded picture of how the art world operates, how galleries work with artists, and how prices are established.

Genres: Art, Business, Art History

438 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Starr Densford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing perspective on the art world over the decades. Offers crash course on the who's who of the gallery scene and early careers of some well known American painters. Interesting how many of the art dealers fell into their rolls.