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art collector
A person who systematically collects works of art such as paintings, sculptures, or other objects, out of passion or as an investment.
Der reiche Kunstsammler erwarb bei der Auktion ein seltenes Gemälde von Picasso.
The wealthy art collector acquired a rare painting by Picasso at the auction.
The word is clearly made up of 'die Kunst' (art) and 'der Sammler' (collector). A 'Sammler' is a person who collects something, from the verb 'sammeln' (to collect). So a 'Kunstsammler' is literally a person who collects art.
Schon als Kind habe ich angefangen, Briefmarken zu sammeln.
Even as a child, I started collecting stamps.
The ending '-sammler' (-collector) is very productive. You can attach it to many nouns to describe a person who collects those things, for example 'der Briefmarkensammler' (stamp collector), 'der Münzsammler' (coin collector), or 'der Plattensammler' (record collector).
Mein Onkel ist ein leidenschaftlicher Münzsammler.
My uncle is a passionate coin collector.
Typical activities of a 'Kunstsammler' (art collector) are described with verbs such as 'Kunstwerke erwerben' (to acquire works of art), 'eine Sammlung aufbauen' (to build a collection), 'Gemälde ersteigern' (to buy paintings at auction), or 'eine Sammlung besitzen' (to own a collection).
Der bekannte Kunstsammler möchte seine Sammlung der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich machen.
The well-known art collector wants to make his collection accessible to the public.
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'Sammler' and 'Kunstsammler' both refer to people who systematically collect certain things. 'Sammler' is the general term and can fit many areas, for example coins, stamps, or old toys. 'Kunstsammler' is more specific and only means someone who collects works of art, such as paintings or sculptures. The words can be confused because an art collector is also a collector. If the field of art is important, 'Kunstsammler' is more natural and precise. If the field is open or not important, 'Sammler' is enough.
Der Kunstsammler kaufte ein kleines Gemälde von einer jungen Malerin.
The art collector bought a small painting by a young painter.
Mein Onkel ist Sammler und sucht auf jedem Flohmarkt nach alten Münzen.
My uncle is a collector and looks for old coins at every flea market.