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October 2008 Table of Contents

Published: October 1, 2008
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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

FEATURES
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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