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Author Brewer, John, 1947-

Title The American Leonardo : a tale of obsession, art and money / John Brewer.

Publication Info. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

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 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  759.5 BRE    DUE 05-11-24
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  759.5 BRE    Check Shelf
 Plainville Public Library - Non Fiction  759.5 BRE    Check Shelf
 Windsor Locks Public Library - Adult Department  759.5 BRE    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  759.5 BR    Check Shelf
Description ix, 310 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents The American scene -- The culture of connoisseurship -- Locating Leonardo -- Dealers and clients -- The trials of La Belle Ferronnière -- The battle of the experts -- The view from Kansas -- The rape of La Belle -- True or false in art -- An investment opportunity.
Subject Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. Belle Ferronnière.
Painting, Renaissance -- Expertising.
Hahn, Harry (Harry J.), 1897- -- Art collections.
ISBN 9780195396904 alkaline paper
0195396901 alkaline paper
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