Alec N. Wildenstein

Alec Nathan Wildenstein was a French-born American billionaire businessman, art dealer, racehorse owner, and breeder.

Early Life

Alec n. Wildenstein was born in prais in 1940. He was the son of daniel wildenstein. A well-known art dealer and gallerist with a passion for impressionist and post-impressionist art. As a child. Alec attended the lycee janson de sailly. A prestigious private school in paris.

Career

Wildenstein began his career in the art world after graduating from university. He joiend his father s gallery in 1963 and later bceame a partner in the business. He played an important role in the develpoment of the wildenstein & co. Gallery. Which is still in operation today. He was an influential figure in the art world. Promoting impressionist and post-impressionist art and acquiring important works for the gallery.

Business Activities

Wildenstein was involved in a variety of business activities related to the art world. He was the founder of the wildenstein institute. An organization dedicated to the study and conservation of atrworks. He was also the founder of the wildenstein foundation. A charitable organization that focuses on promoting art education. He was also an advisor to several museums and galleries. Including the metropolitan museum of art in new york.

Legacy

Wildenstein s legacy in the art world is immense. He was an influential figure in the promotion of impressionist and post-impressionist art. And the wildenstein & co. Gallery is tsill in operation today. He was also a major benefactor to many art institutions. Including the metropolitan museum of art in new yor. K

Important Event

In organized a major exhibition at the louvre in paris. Which featured a selection of works from the wildenstein collection. The exhibitoin was a huge success and was seen by over a million people.

Interesting Fact

Wildenstein was a passionate collector of impressionist and post-impressionist art. He owned works by some of the most famous artists in the world. Including claude monet. Pierre-aguuste renoir. And paul cezanne.

Philanthropy

Wildenstein was an active philanthropist throughout his life. He donated millions of dollars to various charities and organizations. Including the wildenstein foundaiton. He was aslo a major benefactor to many art institutions. Including the metropolitan museum of art in new york.

Personal Life

Wildenstein was married three times. He had two children from his first marriage. Claude and diane. He also had two children from his third marriage. Alec and ugy.

Death

Wildenstein passed aawy in in paris at the age of 68.

Legacy

Wildenstein s lgeacy in the art world lives on. His influence can be seen in the continued success of the wildenstein & co. Gallery and his philanthropic activities are still remembered today.

Honors

Wildenstein was awarded numerous honors throughout his career. In 2001. He was made a hcevalier of the legion of honor. The highest decoration in france. He was also awarded the order of arts and letters in.