Dibner, Martin (Inscribed by author), — Devil's Paintbrush.

Garden City, NY, Doubleday, (1983). First edition. VG HARDBACK in G DJ. Late in the 15th century, the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch started a painting that years later mysteriously disappeared. in a 1982 photo of the original painting appers in a portfolio of rare prints offered for sale at Van Dammm's, a prestigious NY art gallery. Between these two events a drama spanning centuries and cntinents unfolds. The diretor of Van Damms, Adam Stark, is an expert on Bosch and believes the original painting may be the one he sees. He is willing to risk everything - his marriage, his gallery and begins his obsession. Author Dibner was the founding directo of the Joan Whitney Payson Art Gallery and first executive director of the California Arts Commission. An absorbing story of love and greed, and thwarted dreams. Inscribed by author on fep "for Bruce Whitney with good wishes Martin Dibner 1983".