Collector's Luck In France - Alice Van Leer Carrick - Bog

""Collector's Luck In France"" by Alice Van Leer Carrick is a memoir that details the author's travels through France in the early 20th century. Carrick was an American art collector and writer who was passionate about French culture and art. In this book, she recounts her experiences visiting various French towns and cities, meeting artists and collectors, and acquiring rare and valuable art pieces. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Carrick's experiences in France. She describes her encounters with famous artists such as Auguste Rodin and Claude Monet, and her visits to art exhibitions and museums. Carrick also shares her tips on how to identify and purchase authentic art pieces, as well as her thoughts on the art market and the role of collectors in preserving cultural heritage.Throughout the book, Carrick provides vivid descriptions of the French landscape and culture, as well as her personal reflections on the joys and challenges of being a collector. ""Collector's Luck In France"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in art history, French culture, or the art of collecting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.