In 1961, the Metropolitan Museum in New York paid $2,3000,000 for the painting "Aristotle contemplating the bust of Homer" by Rembrandt. It was the highest price ever paid for a painting. Rembrandt received 500 guilders for the same picture and fought off debtors all his life. Heller examines the painting out of its frame as a representation of history, travelling through Greece, Holland, England and America encompassing life from 500 BC to the present day. The author also wrote "Catch 22", "Something Happened", "Good as ...
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In 1961, the Metropolitan Museum in New York paid $2,3000,000 for the painting "Aristotle contemplating the bust of Homer" by Rembrandt. It was the highest price ever paid for a painting. Rembrandt received 500 guilders for the same picture and fought off debtors all his life. Heller examines the painting out of its frame as a representation of history, travelling through Greece, Holland, England and America encompassing life from 500 BC to the present day. The author also wrote "Catch 22", "Something Happened", "Good as Gold" and "God Knows".
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Add this copy of Picture This to cart. $5.03, good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Macmillan.
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Add this copy of Picture This to cart. $11.86, very good condition, Sold by Yare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Great Yarmouth, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Macmillan.
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Good. Size: 9x6x1; Pre-publication copy. limited edition No, 30/50. 345 Pages. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed. They present as strong and sturdy. Internally, clean an complete. Tightly bound. [Ak]
Add this copy of Picture This to cart. $21.95, very good condition, Sold by SKYLARKERBOOKS rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from DAYTON, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book Excellent Copy-A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have The Tiniest Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy.
Add this copy of Picture This to cart. $24.86, new condition, Sold by Chidoc5 Rare Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Highland Park, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Macmillan London Ltd.
