Changed times. The largely patrician board of Christie were dubious about even the idea of contemporary art sales: "I remember the old master department peering over the banisters at contemporary art collectors climbing the stairs for the first auction as if they were animals in the zoo", says Philip Hook, a former Christies director who is now at Sotheby.
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Irish Art
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Rich Love New Art
The wealthy once bought Old Masters to adorn their homes - now they are more likely to invest in a Damien Hirst than a Regency commode.
"I see, I love, I buy", says the wife of a former investment banker perched on her sofa surrounded by her art collection - including a heart-shaped neon work by Tracey Emin that spells out Kiss My Soul.
Changed times. The largely patrician board of Christie were dubious about even the idea of contemporary art sales: "I remember the old master department peering over the banisters at contemporary art collectors climbing the stairs for the first auction as if they were animals in the zoo", says Philip Hook, a former Christies director who is now at Sotheby.
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Irish Art
Changed times. The largely patrician board of Christie were dubious about even the idea of contemporary art sales: "I remember the old master department peering over the banisters at contemporary art collectors climbing the stairs for the first auction as if they were animals in the zoo", says Philip Hook, a former Christies director who is now at Sotheby.
For the full story - click the title
Irish Art
