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Comment: It sounds like an amazing art collection, however the overall tone is promotional, almost like it has been written as PR for the collection. The draft does not present the subject with a neutral POV, leaving out criticism which is covered in the reliable sources, like the NYTimes, that are already used in the draft. Articles should be balanced and neutral in describing the subject. Netherzone (talk) 01:59, 25 June 2025 (UTC)
The Nahmad Collection is a private holding of modern and contemporary art assembled by brothers David and Ezra Nahmad.[1] In 2007, Forbes estimated its value at $7–8 billion.[2][3] The collection includes works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró and Amedeo Modigliani.[4][5] A large portion of the collection is stored at the Geneva Freeport in Switzerland.[6][7][8][9]
Overview
[edit]The collection contains an estimated 300 works by Picasso, and pieces by Monet, Matisse, and Miró. Selected pieces have been exhibited at institutions including Kunsthaus Zürich, the Centre Pompidou, Musée d'Orsay, and the Grand Palais.[6][10][11][12]
In 2018, the collection acquired Picasso’s Young Girl with a Flower Basket (1905) for $115 million[13][14] and Modigliani’s Nu couché (sur le côté gauche) (1917) for $157.2 million, setting a record at Sotheby's at the time.[15]
Criticism
[edit]Ownership of Modigliani’s Seated Man with a Cane (1918) has been disputed by the heirs of Jewish art dealer Oscar Stettiner, who allege the painting was looted by the Nazis.[16][17][18][19] Legal proceedings began in 2011 and were refiled in New York in 2015. In 2016, Swiss authorities seized the work following the Panama Papers revelations that it was held through International Art Center (IAC), controlled by the Nahmad family. A 2020 court filing included archival evidence suggesting the painting had been marked as stolen.[20]
The Nahmad family disputes the claim, asserting the painting was acquired legally at auction in 1996 and that its provenance is inconclusive.[21]
Selected works
[edit]- Pablo Picasso, Young Girl with a Flower Basket (1905), Nature Morte (1921)[22]
- Henri Matisse, Portrait in a Blue Coat (1935), Nude in a Bathrobe (1933–1934)
- Amedeo Modigliani, Seated Man with a Cane (1918),[23][24] Young Girl with a Striped Bodice (1917),[25] Nu couché (sur le côté gauche) (1917)
- Claude Monet, Boating Party at Argenteuil (1874),[26] Water Lilies (1870)
- Edgar Degas, Violet Dancer (1895–1898)[27]
Exhibitions
[edit]| Year | Venue & Exhibition | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kunsthaus Zürich – ~120 works, ISBN 9783832194079 | [12][11] |
| 2013 | Grimaldi Forum, Monaco – “Monaco Celebrates Picasso” | [28] |
| 2021 | Musée Picasso Antibes – “10 Masterpieces from the Nahmad Collection” | [29] |
| 2021–2022 | Musée Matisse Nice – “Matisse in the Nahmad Collection” | [30][31] |
| 2022 | Musée Marmottan-Monet | |
| 2025 | Museum of Impressionism, Giverny | [5][32] |
Bibliography
[edit]- The Nahmad Collection, (2012), ISBN 978-3832194086[33]
- Picasso and the Nahmad Collection, (2013), ISBN 978-2754107051
- David and Ezra Nahmad Collection, (2013), ISBN 978-2918298397
Further reading
[edit]- Jake Bernstein, The Art of Secrecy, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (2016)
- David Nahmad, Crazy Collector, L'Obs (2014)
- Sarah Thornton, Seven Days in the Art World (2008)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Bahr, Sarah (2021-03-04). "Trump Pardons Hillel Nahmad, Madison Avenue Art Dealer - The New York Times". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2021-03-04. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "David & Ezra Nahmad". Monaco Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ Cascone, Sarah (2012-12-18). "Mega-Collector and Dealer Giuseppe Nahmad Died in November". ARTnews.com. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "The Art of the Deal - Forbes.com". Forbes. 2010-04-14. Archived from the original on 2010-04-14. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ a b ""The Nahmad Collection" exhibition". Musée Giverny. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ a b "David Nahmad, crazy collector - L'Observateur de Monaco". lobservateurdemonaco.com (in French). 2017-04-05. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ Rashbaum, Marc Santora and William K. (2013-04-17). "Agents Descend on a New York Gallery, Charging Its Owner". CNBC. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "A Jew of Syrian-Lebanese origin, David Nahmad is the greatest collector of Picasso's work". L'Orient Today. 2020-05-11. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ Sher, Julian (April 12, 2016). "Modigliani masterpiece seized in wake of Panama Papers". CBC.
- ^ Laird, Michèle (2011-10-26). "Nahmad show courts controversy in Zurich". SWI swissinfo.ch. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ a b Hürzeler, Rolf. "The Nahmad Collection Im Banne klingender Künstlernamen". www.kultur-tipp.ch (in German). Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ a b swissinfo.ch, S. W. I. (2011-07-25). "ART: The Nahmad Collection". SWI swissinfo.ch. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Nahmads confirm Picasso's $115m flower girl will go to Paris". www.theartnewspaper.com. 2018-05-15. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ Article, Henri Neuendorf ShareShare This (2018-05-14). "Sold for $115 Million, David Rockefeller's Picasso Will Go on View at the Musee d'Orsay". Artnet News. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ Pogrebin, Robin; Reyburn, Scott (2018-05-15). "$157 Million for a Modigliani Raises Hardly Any Eyebrows". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ Article, Sarah Cascone ShareShare This (2017-11-07). "Judge Revives Case Against the Nahmad Family Over Allegedly Looted Modigliani". Artnet News. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ Katrin Langhans, Frederik Obermaier, Bastian Obermayer, Kia Vahland: "Panama Painting. Defendants lost their motion to dismiss this case and additional evidence has been presented by the Plaintiffs, which substantiates their claim. Interestingly, David Nahmad claims that Christie's agreed to reimburse him and yet he continues to defend his position, without substantial evidence. Über einen von den Nazis geraubten Modigliani, der vor seinem rechtmäßigen Eigentümer versteckt wird". Süddeutsche Zeitung, April 9, 2016, p. 11-13, listing the whereabouts of the painting since 1930.
- ^ Carvajal, Doreen (2015-11-24). "Estate Sues Nahmad Gallery Network for Modigliani Portrait". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Jewish Art Collector's Heir Has Standing to Sue for Nazi-Confiscated Painting". New York Law Journal. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Panama Papers: Disputed £17m Modigliani painting sequestered in Geneva". BBC News. 2016-04-11. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "New evidence cited in restitution claim for Panama Papers Modigliani". www.theartnewspaper.com. 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "Billionaire Will Raffle Away Picasso for Charity". Voice of America. 2020-03-15. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Modigliani masterpiece seized in wake of Panama Papers". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ Holter, Eric (2022-06-17). "Claim against the International Art Center". Mondex. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Amadeo Modigliani: A Bohemian Myth - Exhibitions - Helly Nahmad Gallery". www.hellynahmadgallery.com. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Wildenstein Plattner Institute". view.publitas.com. pp. 140–141. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ François, Jean. "Edgar Degas : Danseuse violette". www.degas-catalogue.com (in French). Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Monaco Celebrates Picasso - From July 12 to September 15, 2013 - Grimaldi Forum Monaco – Centre des Congrès et Centre Culturel de Monaco". www.grimaldiforum.com. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "Picasso in Antibes: A Thrilling Temporary Exhibit". France Today. 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Exposition "Matisse dans la collection Nahmad", au Musée Matisse de Nice". Musée Matisse de Nice. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ ""Matisse in the Nahmad Collection": sixteen works by Matisse unveiled until February 2022". www.nice-premium.com. November 2021. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ Lebeaupin, Jean Marc (2025-02-19). "The Nahmad Collection in Giverny - artsixMic". artsixMic - Vibrez culture!, artsixmic site d'information culturelle, actualités culturelles et arts visuels. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ Becker, Christoph (2011). The Nahmad Collection. DuMont. ISBN 978-3-8321-9408-6.