Georges Wildenstein

French art dealer and art historian (1892-1963)
Person human Q215626
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Georges Wildenstein

Summary

Georges Wildenstein is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on March 16, 1892[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on June 11, 1963[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], editor[7], art collector[8], and art dealer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Georges Wildenstein…
  • Georges Wildenstein died in Paris[4].
  • Georges Wildenstein was born on March 16, 1892[3].
  • Georges Wildenstein died on June 11, 1963[5].
  • Georges Wildenstein's father was Nathan Wildenstein[11].
  • Georges Wildenstein was married to Jane Wildenstein[12].
  • A child of Georges Wildenstein was Daniel Wildenstein[13].
  • Georges Wildenstein held citizenship in France[14].
  • Georges Wildenstein worked as an art historian[6].
  • Georges Wildenstein worked as an editor[7].
  • Georges Wildenstein worked as an art collector[8].
  • Georges Wildenstein worked as an art dealer[9].
  • Georges Wildenstein was employed by Wildenstein & Company[15].
  • Georges Wildenstein received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Georges Wildenstein was a member of Comité national de l'estampe[17].
  • Georges Wildenstein was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[18].
  • Georges Wildenstein is recorded as male[19].
  • Georges Wildenstein's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Georges Wildenstein's Commons category is recorded as Georges Wildenstein[21].
  • Georges Wildenstein's archives at is recorded as Departmental archives of Yvelines[22].
  • Georges Wildenstein's family name is recorded as Wildenstein[23].
  • Georges Wildenstein's given name is recorded as Georges[24].
  • Georges Wildenstein's work location is recorded as Paris[25].
  • Georges Wildenstein's depicted by is recorded as Paris, capitale de tous les trafics[26].
  • Georges Wildenstein's depicted by is recorded as Venerable Art Dealer Is Enmeshed in Lawsuits[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Georges Wildenstein… he was born on March 16, 1892[3]. His father was Nathan Wildenstein[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], editor[7], art collector[8], and art dealer[9]. Among Georges Wildenstein's employers was Wildenstein & Company[15].

Recognition

Georges Wildenstein received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].

Personal Life

Georges Wildenstein was married to Jane Wildenstein[12]. A child of him was Daniel Wildenstein[13].

Death and Burial

Georges Wildenstein died on June 11, 1963[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Georges Wildenstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Georges Wildenstein born?

Georges Wildenstein was born in Paris[2].

Where did Georges Wildenstein die?

Georges Wildenstein passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Georges Wildenstein's parents?

Georges Wildenstein's father was Nathan Wildenstein[11].

Who was Georges Wildenstein married to?

Georges Wildenstein's spouses include Jane Wildenstein[12].

What did Georges Wildenstein do for work?

Georges Wildenstein worked as art historian[6], editor[7], art collector[8], and art dealer[9].

What awards did Georges Wildenstein receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . buehrle.ch. buehrle.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wildenstein.com. wildenstein.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . archives.yvelines.fr. Retrieved . archives.yvelines.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation art historian, editor, art collector +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32080|batch #32080]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (22)"
  2. 14d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship France
    Archives at Departmental archives of Yvelines
    Member of Comité national de l'estampe, Académie des beaux-arts
    Depicted by Paris, capitale de tous les trafics, Venerable Art Dealer Is Enmeshed in Lawsuits, Wildenstein reveal key documents on alleged war loot +2
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32180|batch #32180]]: P2949 Update Qualifiers"
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