Sidney Janis
Sidney Janis (1896–1989) was an American art collector, art dealer and philanthropist.
Sidney Janis in brief
- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1989
- Known for
- art collector, art dealer, philanthropist, designer and gallerist
- Place of birth
- Buffalo
Overview
Born at Buffalo in 1896, died at New York City in 1989.
In detail
Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City. Residence is recorded at Buffalo.
Work by Sidney Janis is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art.
Distinctions recorded are Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres.
Sources
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- 1.
“Sidney Janis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1606720: Sidney Janis
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