art dealer
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art dealer
A male person who trades in works of art professionally, meaning he buys and sells them.
Der Kunsthändler entdeckte das wertvolle Gemälde auf einem Flohmarkt.
The art dealer discovered the valuable painting at a flea market.
This word is made up of 'Kunst' (art) and 'Händler' (dealer). So it literally describes a person who trades in art.
Ein bekannter Kunsthändler hat das Bild für seine Galerie erworben.
A well-known art dealer acquired the painting for his gallery.
The word belongs to the family of 'handeln' (to trade) and 'der Handel' (trade, commerce). A Händler is someone who engages in trade.
Er handelt seit Jahren erfolgreich mit moderner Kunst.
He has been successfully dealing in modern art for years.
Common verbs used with 'Kunsthändler' (art dealer) are 'ein Kunstwerk schätzen' (to appraise a work of art), 'eine Sammlung aufbauen' (to build up a collection), or 'eine Galerie betreiben' (to run a gallery).
Der Kunsthändler ließ das Gemälde von einem Experten schätzen.
The art dealer had the painting appraised by an expert.
art collector
'der Kunstsammler' and 'der Kunsthändler' both have to do with works of art, but their roles are different. An art collector collects art for himself, out of interest, passion, or as an investment. An art dealer works with art professionally and buys and sells artworks. Learners may confuse the words because both people can own paintings or other art objects. The important difference is: the collector keeps or collects, while the dealer sells as a profession.
Beim Besuch in der Galerie sprach Maria mit einem Kunsthändler über den Preis der Skulptur.
During her visit to the gallery, Maria spoke with an art dealer about the price of the sculpture.
Der Kunstsammler zeigte seinen Gästen stolz ein altes Gemälde.
The art collector proudly showed his guests an old painting.