Benhamou, Judith,

The worth of art : pricing the priceless / by Judith Benhamou. - 160 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Preamble -- The Buyer Transforms the Price -- The Intermediary Transforms the Price -- The Seller Transforms the Price -- The Place of Sale Transforms the Price -- The Artists Transforms the Price -- The Cost of Dematerialized Art -- Conclusion -- Appendices. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

In the art market, the value of a work has never been as releative as it is today. An intricate marketing system has been established that makes the price of an item dependent not just on its quality but also on the identity of the seller and the buyer and even on the location of a sale. This book examines the circumstances that may influence the price of a work and highlights a selection of record-breaking auction sales.

2843232848

GBA1-V7374


Art--Marketing
Art auctions--Case studies

700.688