Behind The Canvas
An Insider's Guide to the New Zealand Art Market
- Paperback
200 pages
- Release Date
30 September 2012
Summary
An accessible handbook that demystifies the aura surrounding the New Zealand art market. Written by an experienced and accomplished art dealer and gallery owner, it traces the history of art in this country, and the emergence of the art boom in the 1970s and 80s. The market for art has continued to grow surprisingly quickly and the author tells some amusing anecdotes and stories about art and artists, many of whom are now household names. In his view, it’s still possible to start small and pu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781869663674 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1869663675 |
| Author: | Warwick Henderson |
| Publisher: | Upstart Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 200 |
| Release Date: | 30 September 2012 |
| Weight: | 550g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 170mm |
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About The Author
Warwick Henderson
Warwick Henderson initially pursued a career in shipping but, through chance encounters, found himself interacting with artists and auctioneers, fostering his interest in the art world. In 1986, he established an award-winning gallery in Parnell. Over the years, his gallery has hosted more than 250 exhibitions for leading New Zealand artists. He is also a licensed auctioneer. Since 1985, Warwick has written on art, antiques, and collectibles for magazines including Home and Building, KiaOra, Personal Investor, Carters Antique Magazine (Australia), and Antique Toy World (USA). He regularly prepares catalogues for his gallery. He lives with his family in Auckland.
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