MASTERPIECE, by Thomas Hoving
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MASTERPIECE, by Thomas Hoving- Amazon Sales Rank: #1369462 in Books
- Published on: 2015-05-02
- Released on: 2015-05-02
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.25" h x .90" w x 6.12" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 328 pages
From Library Journal Imagine the excitement in the art world when an old British noble is about to auction off the family's famed Velasquez, a portrait of the artist's naked mistress. Private collectors and museums vie to own it, with Washington's National Gallery and New York's Metropolitan emerging as the strongest contenders. That the two principals are vying for the Met's top job and also happen to become lovers are titillating complications. Hoving, former Met director and current editor of Connoisseur ,pulls together politics, crime, and commerce as the greed of profiteers and the lust of collectors ripen into artful scams. On occasion, imagination outstrips technique. The main characters hover at the edge of credibility. The heroine, like Wonder Woman, whips into a new persona. A courtly dwarf uses electronic powers to pry out every secret. The hero is fabulously wealthy, capable, romantic, and also an undercover agent. But these are forgivable flaws in this lavish and exuberant romp through the gilt-edged world of patrons and proteges. Barbara Conaty, Medical Coll. of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeCopyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Art Intrigue at the Highest Level By L. Young After hundreds of years hidden away by an aristocratic English family, Velasquez's painting of his mistress is suddenly put up for auction. A bevy of art collectors and museum directors vie to win this beauty. At the top of the list of those competing are Olivia Cartwright the acting director of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and Andrew Foster the director of Washington DC's National Gallery. The painting is being offered at a staggering price which will set an all time record. Who will win her? Alas, no one in this novel is who he actually appears to be. Machinations are rife. So is romance. Is the painting even genuine. This is a delightful intrigue for those interested in art. Along the way interesting tidbits are sprinkled of museum gossip and art history.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. An good old fashioned story By Sunny Day I just this year (2013) read Thomas Hoving's Masterpiece. It is full or turns and twists with a lot of information about what goes on behind the scenes in museums' masterpiece acquisitions. While I found the beginning of the book a little confusing with the introduction of too many characters all at once, it soon became easy to follow. In the long run the plot may be forgettable but the many details about museums and artwork verification will long be remembered.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Diverting Romp Through the Art World By Book Lover I have read and loved most of Thomas Hoving's nonfiction work, False Impressions, Making the Mummies Dance, etc. and loved it, but I was hesitant to try out his fiction. Now I'm glad I did. Sometimes over the top but almost always a diverting romp through the New York art scene that I love so much!
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