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Revision as of 16:29, 13 June 2010
Guy Wildenstein | |
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| Born | August 5, 1945 |
| Occupation(s) | Art dealer, Racehorse owner/breeder |
| Spouse | Kristina Hansen |
| Children | David |
| Parent(s) | Daniel Wildenstein & Martine Kapferrer |
| Relatives | Brother: Alec |
Guy Wildenstein (born 1945 in New York City) is a French/American businessman, art dealer and racehorse owner and breeder.
The son of Daniel Wildenstein, a leading art dealer and rachorse owner and breeder in France, his family had to flee their country fiollowing the German occupation of France during World War II and make their way to the United States where Guy would be born. He is a member of the Assembly for French Expatriates (AFE). [1]
After his father's death in 2001 Guy Wildenstein assumed managing control of the art business, leaving brother Alec to concentrate mainly on the horse racing and breeding operations. Alec Wildenstein died at age 67 in 2008 of prostate cancer leaving Guy in charge of both businesses.
Among Guy Wildenstein's art businesses is the Wildenstein & Company art gallery at 19 East 64th St. [2].
References
- Various Guy Wildenstein videos, including interviews with Charlie Rose
- Times Newspapers online June 20, 2009 article titled "Feud over family fortune and $10bn art collection"
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