What Am I Bid? - Hardcover

""What Am I Bid?"" is a non-fiction book written by Geoffrey Johns that explores the world of auction houses and the art market. The book takes readers on a journey through the fascinating history of auctions, from their origins in ancient Greece to the present day. Along the way, Johns shares anecdotes about some of the most famous auctions in history, including the sale of the estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and the record-breaking auction of a diamond known as the Pink Star. The book also delves into the inner workings of auction houses, explaining how they source and authenticate items, set reserves and estimates, and market their sales to potential buyers. Johns provides insights into the psychology of bidding and the strategies used by auctioneers to drive up prices. He also explores the impact of technology on the auction industry, including the rise of online bidding and the use of artificial intelligence to predict prices. ""What Am I Bid?"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the art market, auctions, or the history of commerce. With its engaging writing style and wealth of information, it is sure to captivate readers from start to finish.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.