What is Artful Dodgers?

In 2007 an announcement was made that Bernard Ewell, ASA was writing the definitive Salvador Dalí print catalog. That project is now on hold with the publisher, and Bernard is using the time made available to write a truly exciting book. With a working Title of "ARTFUL DODGERS: The Dalí Detective Looks At The Art Market With Surprising Results", this will be the true insider's look at the art market. It will essentially be the professional memoir of the most credible and disinterested witness to the games and foolishness that pervade the art market.

"ARTFUL DODGERS" will evaluate the appraisal profession (disappointing), the art market (not what you think) and the myrid of things that art buyers and collectors should know but are never told. It will explain "The Six Myths That Drive The Art Market" and give valuable pointers for using art professionals.

As the Dalí detective, Bernard has a great many entertaining and surprising stories to tell about his thirty-six years of investigating art fraud and appraisal fraud. He will share perspectives not available anywhere else - perspectives that should be considered by anyone even remotely interested in art. In addition, you can expect this book to sort out various valuation and art law information that can help answer many questions about the way things should be done.