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Maurice Rheims

French art historian and auctioneer (1910-2003) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 93

Maurice Rheims was a French art auctioneer, art historian and novelist, born in Versailles. He administered the estate of the painter Pablo Picasso. He is the father of the photographer Bettina Rheims.

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Broquette-Gonin prize1970
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1939-1945
Resistance Medal
Officer of Arts and Letters

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Country
France
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 2003 · aged 93