Daniel Filipacchi disperses his surrealist library across three sales
Daniel Filipacchi, the publisher and press magnate born in 1928 in Paris, has decided to sell his surrealist library. The first portion was auctioned on April 29 at Christie's, with two further sales scheduled for 2005 and 2006. Over more than fifty years of collecting, Filipacchi has amassed nearly one thousand artworks, forming one of the most important surrealist collections in private hands. In an interview, he discusses his passion for surrealism, his collection, his encounters with major artists of the movement, and the dealers he worked with over many years.
Key facts
- Daniel Filipacchi is a publisher and press magnate born in 1928 in Paris.
- He is a collector of surrealist works.
- He decided to sell his surrealist library.
- The first part of the sale took place on April 29 at Christie's.
- Two more sales will follow in 2005 and 2006.
- He has accumulated nearly one thousand artworks over fifty years.
- His collection is one of the most important surrealist collections in private hands.
- He gave an interview about his passion for surrealism, his collection, and his encounters with artists and dealers.
Entities
Artists
- Daniel Filipacchi
Institutions
- Christie's
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —