About Joseph Duveen, 1st Baron Duveen
Joseph Duveen, 1st Baron Duveen, known as Sir Joseph Duveen, Baronet, between 1927 and 1933, was a British art dealer who was considered one of the most influential art dealers of all time. The case took seven years to come to trial and after the first jury returned an open verdict, Duveen agreed to settle, paying Hahn $60,000 plus court costs. The Duveen brothers' firm became very successful and became involved in trading antiques. Duveen quickly became enormously wealthy and made many philanthropic donations.
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