The Influence of Joseph Duveen

Sir Joseph Duveen was the most influential, and for some, the most notorious art dealer of the early 20th century.

Combining a famously shrewd eye for both a masterpiece and a wealthy collector, with boundless energy and ambition, Duveen was a brilliant showman who could make his clients feel happy parting with thousands, and in some cases, millions of pounds.

This lecture will explore some of his lasting influences on the art market and on the museum world.