Art of the deal
Photo: Doug Kuntz
Ruth is more of a glass half full type
Sometimes there’s only one explanation for the pricey art purchases people make, and Hamptons gallery owner Ruth Vered (who was arrested when she served wine without a permit at an East Hampton art opening several months ago) knows it. “What are we supposed to do? Do you expect someone to spend $100,000 if he’s sober?’’ said Ruth at the Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue benefit co-hosted by Gwyneth Paltrow at photographer Steven Klein’s Bridgehampton home. Now, what would you have to serve to get someone to drop a million dollars on a painting? —BL
Tags: Art, Deceiving, douchebags, Drunk, Rich People, Salespeople
