Masterpiece

Name: Masterpiece
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ISBN: 9781501123863

ISBN-10: 1501123866

ISBN-13: 9781501123863

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Authors: Thomas Hoving

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Two prominent directors of the biggest art galleries in the United States find themselves falling in love as they fight for possession of a masterpiece by Spanish master Diego Velazquez in this fast-paced novel that sweeps readers into the world of international art. When a beautiful and sensual nude portrait by a famous Spanish art master unexpectedly goes up for auction, the art world begins to act greedily. The last truly great masterpiece by Diego Velazquez draws attention from every major museum and the wealthiest and stealthiest private collectors as they go up against the Soviets, the CIA, and the US National Security Agency in the plot to own the steamy painting. Two contenders…

Book details

List price: $19.99
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 5/2/2015
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 328
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.20" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 0.924
Language: English

Thomas Hoving, former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, also served as editor of Connoisseur and cultural correspondent for ABC's "20/20." The author of fifteen books, including the bestsellers Making the Mummies Dance and Tutankhamun, he lives in New York City.