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OverviewIn this comprehensive book with more than 300 photographs and more than 450 illustrations, he outlines the necessary steps in selecting a painting, authenticating a painting, determining a value, acquiring a painting at auction, and evaluating the condition of a piece. Both major and minor artists are briefly discussed, and overviews of Impressionism, Tonalism, The Aschan School, African-American and Southern Women artists, and contemporary folk art are presented. There are even tips on managing your art collection, the realities of funding and financing, and collecting what you can afford. The beauty of American art is evident in this collector's guide -- a must-have for collectors of American paintings and collectors of art in general. Full Product DetailsAuthor: A Everette James, Jr (Professor and Chairman, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN)Publisher: Collector Books Imprint: Collector Books Dimensions: Width: 22.30cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 28.50cm Weight: 1.365kg ISBN: 9781574324310ISBN 10: 1574324314 Pages: 317 Publication Date: 01 October 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |