Collector Ron Perelman Sells $963 Million Worth of Art to Settle Debts
Cosmetics magnate and art collector Ron Perelman sold nearly $1 billion worth of his renowned art collection to pay off debts amid financial challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The sale of 71 works by 25 prominent artists resulted in $963.3 million, with most of the proceeds going towards creditors. The collection included works by well-known artists such as Picasso, Basquiat, Warhol, and Matisse. The sales took place over a two-year period, with high-profile pieces like Joan Miró’s “Peinture (Femme au chapeau rouge)” and Cy Twombly’s “Untitled (Bolsena)” fetching millions at auction. Perelman’s art consignments were revealed in court documents as part of a legal dispute over a $410 million insurance claim related to damaged artwork. The sell-off of his collection was a strategic move to address financial challenges faced by Perelman’s business empire during the pandemic.
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