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Bernard BerensonBernard Berenson (1865 - 1959) was an American art historian. He was a major figure in establishing the market for 'old master' paintings. He was a graduate from Harvard University. His wife Mary (1864-1945), sister of Logan Pearsall Smith, was also an art historian. He was considered to have one of the greatest eyes for Renaissance art in the world, and a verdict of authenticity from him was worth a fortune in his day. Renaissance paintings had previously been a small part of the art market, given the difficulties of authentication. Berenson's work changed this dramatically. In recent years it has been discovered that a number of his attributions were in fact incorrect, and speculation continues as to whether these were deliberate. Berenson often had a considerable financial stake in them. He published three books: The Art of Florence, The Art of Venice,, and The Art of Siena. His home in Florence was named I Tatti. It is now a Harvard study center which houses his collection of books on art history and humanism. References - Ernest Samuels (1979) Bernard Berenson: The Making of a Connoisseur
- Ernest Samuels (1987) Bernard Berenson: The Making of a Legend
- Colin Simpson (1986) Artful Partners: Bernard Berenson and Joseph Duveen
- Mary Ann Calo (1994) Bernard Berenson and the Twentieth Century
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