Mein Leben and beyond: Wilhelm Bode, commerce and art

Abstract

Wilhelm Bode and the Art Market: Connoisseurship, Networking and Control of the Marketplace brings together an introduction and nine essays on the life, activities and impact of German art historian and museum curator Wilhelm [von] Bode (1845-1929). Building on the discussions held at a 2018 conference, these papers broaden the analysis of Bode’s work beyond the usual geographical and artistic foci, contributing to a deeper understanding of his relationships with a wide network of dealers, museum professionals, collectors and intermediaries.

Keywords

• wilhelm bode
• art market
• connoisseurship
• art collecting
• art dealing
• national museums
• art galleries
• gilded age