Table of contents:
- Philip Niarchos
- Francois Pinault
- Eli Broad
- David Geffen
- Ronald Lauder
- Leon Black
- Stephen Cohen
- Bernard Arnault
- Patrick Drahi
- Dmitry Rybolovlev
Video: 10 collectors with millions of dollars in art
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
The richest people in the world spend billions of dollars to build a decent collection of antiques and art. Each collector has his own taste and his own idea of beauty. But the owners of billions of dollars are similar in one thing: they consider art to be an excellent investment of funds, which in the future can bring serious profits to the owner.
Philip Niarchos
The collector became a worthy successor to the work of his father, Stavros Niarchos, who laid the foundation for a collection of 20th century art back in 1949. In his mansions in different cities of the world there were paintings by Vincent van Gogh and Picasso, Henri Matisse and Paul Gauguin. Philip Niarchos later supplemented his father's collection by buying self-portraits of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Vincent van Gogh at auction, as well as Andy Warhol's painting "Red Marilyn".
Francois Pinault
The French entrepreneur is known not only for his tough business policy, but also for his huge collection of art objects, which today contains more than two thousand works of famous masters. Among the paintings he acquired are works by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Pete Mondrian and Jeff Koons. The collection of François Pinault can be seen in two of his museums: the Palazzo Grassi and the Punta della Dogana in Venice.
Eli Broad
The collection of the American businessman began in 1973, when he acquired a drawing by Vincent van Gogh "Cabanes A Saintes-Maries". Subsequently, he created a museum of contemporary art, the collection of which includes more than one and a half thousand works. Plus Eli Broad's personal collection of over 600 pieces of art. Both collections contain paintings by Andy Warhol, Takashi Murakami, Robert Rauschenberg, Jeff Koons and other artists.
David Geffen
The American producer is widely known throughout the world as one of the most consistent patrons and philanthropists. He makes art objects a way to increase his fortune, which he then generously spends on charitable projects, support for art and medicine. Among the paintings realized by David Geffen: "Woman III" by Willem de Kooning, "No. 5" by Pollock and others.
Ronald Lauder
An American businessman of Jewish descent does not skimp on the acquisition of art objects, of which he already owns more than four thousand. Ronald Lauder's collection of medieval art is considered one of the finest in the world, as is his collection of European armor.
Leon Black
The collection of the American investor includes works not only by old masters, but also by contemporary authors. In his collection you can see the works of Raphael, Constantin Brancusi and Edvard Munch, in 2015 Leon Black purchased a set of Babylonian Talmud by Daniel Bomberg for $ 9, 3 million, according to a press release from the auction house Sotheby's.
Stephen Cohen
A talented trader collects art objects, considering them one of the tools for increasing his own wealth. He gladly acquires valuable canvases, and then easily part with it, while receiving a very solid profit. His collection includes Andy Warhol, Edvard Munch, Damien Hirst and works of other famous artists.
Bernard Arnault
The French businessman, who in 2018 topped the list of the richest people in Europe, became interested in collecting in 1982. The collector's debut was the acquisition of Monet's Charing Cross Bridge. At the same time, Bernard Arnault does not care at all how expensive the paintings that he acquires for his collection are. He in no way considers art objects as a source of profit, but considers the works of masters a source of endless positive emotions. Even during the acquisition of paintings, he is little interested in the projected increase in the price of it, he focuses exclusively on his own sympathies.
Patrick Drahi
The founder of telecommunications corporation Altice has never spoken about his art collection, although it is known that over the years he has repeatedly participated in the auction of the auction house Sotheby's. However, in June 2019, he himself became the owner of Sotheby’s, having bought it for $ 3.7 billion. It is known that the new owner of the auction house is well versed in art, loves Marc Chagall, can guess almost any melody from three notes, plays the piano and prefers to stay in the background.
Dmitry Rybolovlev
The Russian billionaire has assembled a truly unique collection, which today contains works by Rodin and Picasso, Gauguin and Modigliani, Rothko and Matisse. And one of the most expensive paintings by Dmitry Rybolovlev belongs to the brush of Gustav Klimt - "Water Serpents II".
In our time, it is not at all necessary to go on a long journey to distant continents for treasures, just come to the local flea market. That's where the real Eldorado and Klondike are in one bottle. You just walk through the rows with junk and look for your treasure, because it lies literally under your feet - the main thing is not to pass by.
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