Just finished reading his 1959 memoir of his encounters with visual art and culture in his life.
Covers his growing-up years in a reasonably well-to-do family, his first art purchase as a teen, his early travels to Europe and becoming familiar with painting greats as well as his operating an art gallery, the art of collecting, and a memorable trip with his wife to Europe to visit those works he had not seen before.
Many interesting anecdotes. His own collected art was eccentric; he had a totem pole in his back yard and had Mayan art and few of the classic painters.
Not surprisingly, a little snobby in tone, but an entertaining 300+ page read and photos of his own collection.
Also gives insights into American collecting, his theatre friends, and family.
Recommended for Price fans, painting fans, and collectors.
“One thing is certain: the arts keep you alive. They stimulate, encourage, challenge, and, most of all, guarantee a future free from boredom.”