TABLE OF CONTENTS

October 2008 Table of Contents

Published: October 1, 2008

Art+Auction: [Husbands and] Wives

Art+Auction: Rocket Woman

Art+Auction: Razzle-Dazzle!

Art+Auction: The Perfect Antidote

Art+Auction: Welcome to the Bazaar

Art+Auction: Obsessions

Art+Auction: Lee Mindel

Art+Auction: Jewelry+Gems

Art+Auction: Fall Wine Guide

Art+Auction: Artist Dossier

Art+Auction: Databank

Art+Auction: Databook

Art+Auction: In the Studio

Art+Auction: Souren Melikian

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160 [Husbands and] Wives

Women artists have often taken a backseat to their famous partners, but that’s changing. By Carol Kino
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Ladies First. By Carol Kino Read the Article

168 Rocket Woman

One year into her stint at Sotheby’s, Lisa Dennison is thriving—and curating on the side. By Sarah Douglas
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172 Razzle-Dazzle!

For dealers trying to liven up the art-fair experience, every booth’s a stage. By Sarah Douglas
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178 The Perfect Antidote

Guillaume Houzé has made it his mission to reinvigorate the French art scene. By Amy Serafin
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184 Welcome to the Bazaar

Buyers and sellers are jockeying for position in the marketplace for Orientalist paintings. By Nina Siegal
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DEPARTMENTS

18 From the Editor

A tip of the hat to the rule breakers and miracle workers who move the art world forward.
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22 Contributors

Checking in with some of the talented people whose work graces our pages this month.

35 In the Air

Busted Read the Article
Darkest Hour Read the Article
Homage to Hirst Read the Article
Watch Your Step Read the Article

45 Movers+Shakers

New Horizons Read the Article
Clear Vision Read the Article
Venice Satellite Read the Article

49 Conversation With...

Royal Academy director Charles Saumarez Smith talks about being popular—and contemporary. By Robert Ayers
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57 The Reporter

Wrangling over Resales Read the Article
An Epoch Ends Read the Article

69 Datebook

Design Scheme Read the Article
United Kingdom Read the Article
Uncommon Art Read the Article
French Translation Read the Article
Frieze Frame Read the Article
Roman Holiday Read the Article
FIAC Is Back Read the Article
An Affair to Remember Read the Article
Overdue Ode Read the Article
Less of Moore Read the Article
Old and New Read the Article
Guest Spot Read the Article

82 In the Studio

Painter Daniel Richter synthesizes high and low culture in his sensuous figural works. By Dorothy Spears
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95 Souren Melikian

Reevaluation was rampant at the Old Masters sales in July, as new attributions led to high sale prices.
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108 Obsessions

A Chicago-based former print dealer avidly acquires memento mori from many eras. By Jori Finkel
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115 Lee Mindel

Modern ceramics are small-scale sculptures that can play a powerful role in animating a space.
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121 Jewelry+Gems

Ravishing, not Retro Read the Article
A Season Sparkles Read the Article
Building Beauty Read the Article
Mad for Jewels Read the Article

127 Brothers in Law

When it comes to choosing fine-art insurance, it pays to be informed. By Charles and Thomas Danziger
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131 Books

A Master in Context Read the Article
Design, Redefined Read the Article
Leader of the Pack Read the Article

141 Fall Wine Guide

Appreciating the pleasures of the grape is all the sweeter with our guide. By Peter Hellman
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Purple Majesty Read the Article
Buy the Book Read the Article
Master Taster Read the Article
Playbook Read the Article
Tips Read the Article
Label Conscious Read the Article

157 Opinion

A veteran dealer reflects on the future of the fine English furniture trade. By Clinton Howell
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MARKETFILE

195 Artist Dossier

Prints of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s street photography are scarce, so prices for portraits and other works are on the rise. By Jean Dykstra
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203 The Gameplan

Portrait dealer Philip Mould aims to take miniatures from the market’s fringes to the mainstream. By Bridget Moriarity
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205 In Brief

Photo Specific Read the Article
A Bright Flame Read the Article
House Proud Read the Article

207 Auction Reviews

Sales totals were high at Monaco’s jewelry, watches and modern art auctions—but so were buy-in rates.
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216 Databank

Viva España
On the occasion of the annual Christie’s Arte Español sale in Madrid, a look at the top-selling Spanish artists of all time.
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