Duveen Brothers

Sectors:

  • Distribution - retailing Art, antiques, antiquarian books, etc, auctioneering, dealing & retailing

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Traced origins to 1870s when (Sir) Joseph Duveen, 1843-1908, with his brother, began importing oriental porcelain. Initially based in Hull but soon relocated to London and opened a New York branch in 1877. Emerged as a leading London art dealer sometimes buying whole collections for resale. Succeeded by his son (Lord) Joseph Duveen, 1869-1939, who built substantially on his father's achievements. In decline after 1939 and business sold to Norton Simon in 1964

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