Raise your Paddle!, Kartoniert / Broschiert
Raise your Paddle!
- The Story of Art Auctions
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- Herausgeber:
- Elana Brundyn
- Verlag:
- Skira, 01/2027
- Einband:
- Kartoniert / Broschiert
- Sprache:
- Englisch
- ISBN-13:
- 9788857255613
- Artikelnummer:
- 12832779
- Umfang:
- 216 Seiten
- Erscheinungstermin:
- 28.1.2027
- Hinweis
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Achtung: Artikel ist nicht in deutscher Sprache!
Klappentext
A book to discover the fascinating world of art auctions---how they work, where they come from, and who the key players are.
Why do art auctions feel so intimidating? Why does the art world---so full of beauty and creativity---often seem complex, secretive, and just out of reach? This book opens the door.
Created by Brundyn Arts and Culture, this accessible and engaging guide invites readers into the fascinating world of art auctions---demystifying a space that many encounter, but few truly understand. Drawing on years of experience across museums, collections, and global cultural projects, it unpacks everything from the drama of the auction room and recordbreaking sales to the language of bidding and hidden histories. It also introduces beginners to the structure of auction houses---their departments, key industry figures, and even the career paths they make possible.
With clarity, insight, and a friendly, visually rich design, this book reveals what happens behind the scenes: how artworks are priced, why certain pieces achieve extraordinary results, and how collectors, institutions, and artists all play a role in the market. Created as part of a broader commitment to making art education accessible, it invites curious minds of all ages into the art world.
