The passionate collector: eighty years in the world of art

Abstract

Roy Neuberger's passion for investing is equaled only by his love for fine art which he has collected for over 70 years. "The Passionate Collector follows Neuberger's journey from obscurity to preeminence as a patron of the arts. In this compelling book, he shares his adventures in pursuit of fine art, his views on the influential artists of our time, and his approach to collecting great art.

Contents

Chapter 1 Memories of Paris in the 1920s 1 -- Chapter 2 A Collection Begins 17 -- Chapter 3 Working with the Whitney 43 -- Chapter 4 The Great Dealers 59 -- Chapter 5 MoMA: Modern Art Comes of Age 81 -- Chapter 6 The Collectors 103 -- Chapter 7 My Love Affair with the Metropolitan 125 -- Chapter 8 The Neuberger Museum of Art 141 -- Chapter 9 Advice for Young (Under Ninety-Nine) Collectors 153.