Abstract
Francesco Malaguzzi Valeri was an influential Italian scholar and museum director known for his significant contributions to art history, particularly concerning old master paintings. His key publication, 'La corte di Ludovico il Moro,' reflects his mastery of utilizing documentary and literary sources to contextualize art objects. His career spanned various important positions in Milan and Bologna, where he engaged in both the curation and sale of artworks, often intertwining his scholarly work with the commercial art market. The controversial sale of numerous paintings from the city's collection ultimately led to a scandal that marred his legacy and preceded his untimely death.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Bloomsbury Art Markets. Protagonists, Networks, Provenances. |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Scholarly Hub for Art Trade Research |
| Editors | Johannes Nathan |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Number of pages | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Keywords
- Art Market
- Art Trade
- Milan
- Bologna
- Italian Painting