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marginaliant's review against another edition
3.0
You know, for someone who says he's been "seduced" by art, he doesn't talk about art at all. He just sounds like he's been seduced by a lifestyle of the rich and famous art collectors, which is all this book is about. It's an interesting read if you want to see how nepotism and aristocracy are alive and well, but it also might just depress you.
roxyc's review against another edition
3.0
Firstly I’d like to thank the publisher for gifting me a copy of this book.
The Auctioneer is an interesting and revealing book about the multi million dollar business of fine art. It is very informative and, being written by an insider, it gives you a real feel for the secretive world of art auctions. While it was a fascinating read, I did find that certain parts were a little dry and at times slightly haughty. But overall it was an enlightening read for anyone interested in the world of fine art.
The Auctioneer is an interesting and revealing book about the multi million dollar business of fine art. It is very informative and, being written by an insider, it gives you a real feel for the secretive world of art auctions. While it was a fascinating read, I did find that certain parts were a little dry and at times slightly haughty. But overall it was an enlightening read for anyone interested in the world of fine art.
lacyp's review against another edition
2.0
Some fascinating details of the auction houses at work, but mostly just self-indulgent (and self-important) tosh and tattle.
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