Sleepers: In Search of Lost Old Masters

by Dawn Burton

For Philip Mould, nothing matches the thrilling process of identification, deduction and restoration which can turn a grubby "sleeper" into a major masterpiece. This work describes the high-risk, high-stakes game of art dealing - a game of fierce rivalry and ruthless competition.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art, History

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 2, 1995

Reviews

[Naomi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting. Mould's writing is fluid and entertaining. Highly recommended.

[ingridsreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

For anyone looking for a soft entry into the art world, and especially the world of «sleepers», this book is a must-read! Fluid and entertaining writing style which makes it accessible for those of us interested in the field, but not (yet?) completely entrenched into the world of art.

[Ned Bartlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Philip Mould has such an engaging and high tempo writing style, you are totally immersed into his world. The subject matter is beyond fascinating, and to think he was doing all of this pre-internet in his early 30s is highly impressive. Brilliant.