The Elegant Auctioneers tells the behind-the-scenes stories of the fabulous collectors and the equally fabulous auctioneers who reflected the changes in American taste over several generations. More than a study of changing tastes and manners, and more than social history, The Elegant Auctioneers is packed with the tales of kings and connoisseurs–as bizarre and heterogeneous a crowd as any to be found. The book jacket is encased in archival covering.