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The Art of the Steal Hardcover – May 11, 2004

by Christopher Mason (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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Journeys inside the price-fixing scandal that rocked the art auction world, describing how billionaire Alfred Taubman; Diana Brooks, the most powerful woman in the art world; and British executive Christopher Davidge conspired to cheat clients out of millions, while offering a revealing look at the inner operations of Sotheby's and Christie's. 50,000 first printing.
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  1. Print length
    416 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    Putnam Adult
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    May 11, 2004
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    18 years and up
  6. Dimensions
    6.3 x 1.38 x 9.38 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0399150935
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0399150937
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Christopher Mason is a frequent contributor to The New York Times and New York magazine, and has been writing for more than a dozen years on the worlds of art, society, fashion, and design.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Putnam Adult
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 11, 2004
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399150935
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399150937
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.3 x 1.38 x 9.38 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,973,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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  • Eric Weiss
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2018
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    Very thorough work of research and well presented in this tomb.
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  • Wanda Lee Smith
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2014
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    It is a great book. I never been disappointed with a book I have bought from Amazon/Thrift Books.
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  • Jon Herahzn
    4.0 out of 5 stars eBay cheater relates his story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2010
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    While this is a work of non-fiction, it reads very much like a novel. I got what I hoped for - an account of how this guy fooled a lot of people with phony artwork and signatures. (And he got what he deserved.) But I also got a very well-written, personal account of his life, his friends, his enemies and his take on eBay's policies and so on. If you enjoy mystery/con artist stories, or are an eBay junkie, you will enjoy this quick read.
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  • John Uray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Artsy World
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2013
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    The author's description of the characters are the key to the whole book: they are insightful and very savvy.

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  • Robert J. Frishman
    3.0 out of 5 stars Informative.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2007
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    This was a close look at corporate London/New York greed within my world of antiques dealing, and it was nice to see comeupance for some amorality, but I'm not sure how much anybody or anything has really changed in the auction world. The stakes are just too high, so probably now the crooks are just more careful.
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  • HCR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fair In Every Regard
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2022
    Format: Hardcover
    I think this book was well written and most importantly fair to everyone involved. I don't see this book leaning towards one side or demonizing one over the other. This is important in investigative journalism.
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  • P. Dunham
    5.0 out of 5 stars High society shows its greed in Mason's book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2004
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    A great description of New York high life amidst one of the biggest money scandals of recent memory. Mason keeps the pace fast and sizzling. Lots of colorful details of the characters of high society and the art world make this a fast paced read. He even kees the business and legal side of the story scintilating. It kept me up late into the nights. A must read!
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  • Wiltfried Idema
    5.0 out of 5 stars Greed!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2004
    Format: Hardcover
    Vivid description of the eternal battle between old and new (money) and the rise and fall of some of the upstarts. A good example of what will happen if first generation money is allowed to take over a respectable business and to defile it with their greed and love of display. After all: it takes three generations to become a gentleman...

    Special attention for the comments of Lord and Lady Hindlip.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2019
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    I used to work at Sotheby’s at the time and it’s a very truthful and fascinating account of what goes on under everyone’s radar...real life stories can be better than fiction
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  • Richard Gray
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2016
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    Lovely hardback book at a very good price, interesting read, thanks
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2017
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