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.
