Well there's a bold claim but one I doubt many could dispute. America's wealth but no art and Europe's art but no wealth might be its base but Duveen uniquely elevated dealing from the mercantile to the personal, deciding who might be his client, what they should buy and when they might appreciate it. He cultivated his unique reputation and methods so that 'his' artworks were appreciated in the manner (and price!) he deemed appropriate.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 105 Summer 2022 ) |
