The Art Detective, Philip Mould
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The Art Detective
Fakes, Frauds, and Finds and the Search for Lost Treasures

Author: Philip Mould

Narrator: James Langton

Unabridged: 7 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/10/2010

Category: Art


Synopsis

What separates a masterpiece from a piece of junk? Thanks to the BBC's Antiques Roadshow and its American spin-off, everyone is searching garage sales and hunting online for hidden gems, wondering whether their attics contain trash or treasures. In The Art Detective, Philip Mould, one of the world's foremost authorities on British portraiture and an irreverent and delightful expert for the Roadshow, serves up his secrets and his best stories, blending the technical details of art detection and restoration with juicy tales peopled by a range of eccentric collectors, scholars, forgers, and opportunities. Each chapter focuses on one particular painting and the mystery that surrounds it. Mould is our trusty detective, tracking down clues, uncovering human foibles, and following hunches until the truth is revealed. Mould is known for his ability to crack the toughest puzzles, and whether he's writing about a fake Norman Rockwell, a hidden Rembrandt, or a lost Gainsborough, he brings both the art and the adventure to life. The Art Detective is memoir, mystery, art history, and brilliant yarn all rolled into one."Mould proves he is wonderful storyteller, thanks in part to Langton's able performance." ---AudioFile

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