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Sotheby's: Property from the Collections of Lily & Edmond J. Safra, 6 Volume Set

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This is the original six volume set by Sotheby's for the auction of the collections of Lily and Edmond Safra in October 2011. Volumes 1-3 are in original slipcase. Volume 1 - Important Russian Works of Art Volume 2 - Interiors: Fine 19th Century Watercolours Volume 3 - Important Cosway Bindings Volume 4 - Magnificent European Furniture, Paintings and works of Art Volume 5 - Highly Important Silver Volume 6 - European Furniture, Fine & Decorative Works of Art. There were 1225 lots in total, all are fully described and photographed in color. The lots came from their homes in New York City, Monaco, Geneva and the historic "Villa Leopalda" on the French Riviera. Edmond J. Safra was a Lebanese-Brazilian banker who continued the family tradition of banking in Brazil and Switzerland. He was married to Lily Watkins from 1976 until his death. In December 1999, Safra and nurse Vivian Torrente were suffocated by fumes in a fire deliberately lit at the billionaire's Monaco home, where he apparently felt so safe that he did not have his bodyguards stay the night. Safra's nurse Ted Maher was arrested under suspicion of starting the fire in order to gain attention "through a daring rescue", and then losing control unintentionally. He was convicted of the crime and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2011
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  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2605130045932

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