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crime-lifestyle1 year ago

"Shocking Revelations: The Secret Life of Murdered NYC Art Dealer Brent Sikkema"

Renowned New York City art dealer Brent Sikkema was found stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro home, and his Cuban former bodyguard Alejandro Triana Prevez has been accused of the murder. Details emerged of Sikkema's turbulent lifestyle, including a bitter divorce battle with his Cuban husband, a former escort, who had reportedly been demanding $6 million to let Sikkema see their son. Friends and clients expressed shock at the revelations, as Sikkema never spoke about his personal life. The suspect allegedly surveilled Sikkema's residence before entering and brutally attacking him, stealing money and jewelry.

via Daily Mail|
#art-dealer#brazil#crime-lifestyle
crime2 years ago

"Brazilian Police Arrest Suspect in Manhattan Art Dealer's Murder Investigation"

Brazilian police are investigating whether the estranged husband of Manhattan art dealer Brent Sikkema had any connection to the Cuban suspect arrested for Sikkema's murder in Rio de Janeiro. Sikkema, 75, was found dead in his Rio home, and the suspect, Cuban national Alejandro Triana Prevez, was arrested with jewelry and cash. The police are looking into the estranged husband's potential relationship with the suspect, as the couple was going through a bitter divorce and custody battle. The suspect had reportedly spent nearly 14 hours casing Sikkema's home before the murder, and police believe it was a premeditated crime.

via New York Post |
#art-dealer#crime#investigation
crime2 years ago

"Arrest Made in Brutal Murder of NYC Art Dealer in Brazil"

Brent Sikkema, a prominent American art dealer and co-owner of a Manhattan gallery, was found dead in his Rio de Janeiro apartment with 18 stab wounds. A suspect, identified as Alejandro Triana Trevez, was arrested near a gas station in a neighboring state and is alleged to have taken $3,000 from Sikkema's home. The main line of investigation is theft leading to homicide, and a 30-day prison warrant has been obtained to explore other leads. Sikkema's gallery confirmed his death and expressed deep sadness, while friends and colleagues remembered him as a visionary with a unique perspective on art.

via CBS News|
#art-dealer#brazil#brent-sikkema
art-and-design2 years ago

Arrest Made in Murder of NYC Art Dealer in Brazil

Brazilian police have arrested a man in connection with the killing of New York art dealer Brent Sikkema, who was found with stab wounds in his Rio de Janeiro apartment. The suspect was apprehended at a gas station 600 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro and is believed to be involved in a robbery resulting in death. Sikkema, 75, represented artists such as Kara Walker and Jeffrey Gibson, and his gallery, Sikkema Jenkins & Co., is known for its focus on contemporary art. The art community mourns his loss and plans to announce a memorial to celebrate his life and accomplishments.

via The New York Times|
#art-and-design#art-dealer#brazil
crime2 years ago

Arrest Made in Murder of NYC Art Dealer Stabbed in Brazil

A suspect has been arrested in the killing of American art dealer Brent Sikkema, who was found stabbed 18 times in his Rio de Janeiro apartment. The suspect, identified as Alejandro Triana Trevez, was apprehended near Uberaba, Brazil, and is believed to have stolen $3,000 from Sikkema's home. Police suspect that Trevez traveled from Sao Paulo specifically to commit the crime and then returned there, indicating possible prior knowledge. Sikkema was the co-owner of the prominent Sikkema Jenkins & Co. gallery in Manhattan, known for showcasing works by various artists.

via NBC News|
#arrest#art-dealer#brazil
crime2 years ago

"Prominent NYC Art Dealer Brent Sikkema Found Dead in Rio Apartment"

Prominent New York art dealer Brent Sikkema, 75, was found stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro apartment, with an unidentified suspect seen leaving the residence with cash. Authorities are investigating the case, and Sikkema's gallery confirmed his passing. The US Consulate of Rio also confirmed the death of a US citizen in the city and is providing assistance to the family.

via New York Post |
#art-dealer#brazil#crime
crime-art2 years ago

"Manhattan Art Dealer Brent Sikkema Found Dead in Brazil at 75"

Brent Sikkema, founder of the renowned Sikkema Jenkins & Co. art gallery in New York, was found dead in his Rio de Janeiro apartment with stab wounds. The 75-year-old art dealer's death was confirmed by his gallery, and details surrounding the incident remain unclear. Sikkema, known for representing contemporary Black artists, had a significant impact on the art world and will be deeply missed.

via The Washington Post|
#art-dealer#brent-sikkema#contemporary-art
legalcultural-heritage2 years ago

Elderly couple loses court battle over $4.6 million African mask

An elderly couple in France has lost their court battle to annul the sale of a rare Gabonese mask, which they sold for €150 ($165) but later sold at auction for over €4 million ($4.4 million). The court rejected their appeal, stating that they had not taken proper measures to ascertain the true value of the mask before selling it. The couple had inherited the mask from the husband's colonial governor grandfather, and they claimed they were unaware of its market value. The court also rejected a request from the Gabonese government to suspend proceedings, as they have filed a separate lawsuit accusing the ancestor of stealing the mask. The mask is considered a highly valued artifact with great spiritual significance to the Gabonese people.

via CNN|
#african-mask#art-dealer#elderly-couple
crime2 years ago

Art dealer sentenced to prison for selling fake Warhol and Basquiat paintings.

Art dealer Daniel Elie Bouaziz has been sentenced to two years and three months in federal prison for selling fake paintings by artists including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, and Henri Matisse. Bouaziz, who owned Danieli Fine Art and Galerie Danieli in Palm Beach county, sold counterfeit artworks to a customer for between $75,000 and $240,000, claiming they were authentic originals. He pleaded guilty to a single count of money laundering, and prosecutors agreed to drop 16 other counts related to fraud and embezzlement.

via The Guardian|
#andy-warhol#art-dealer#crime
crime2 years ago

Alleged Hezbollah financier charged with evading sanctions and shipping fine art and diamonds.

The US has charged diamond and art dealer Nazem Ahmad, who allegedly funded Hezbollah, with evading sanctions and using a complex web of businesses to obtain artwork and diamond-grading services while hiding his involvement. The US government says that approximately $160 million of artwork and diamond services were transacted through the US system. The Treasury also announced additional sanctions against a network of 52 individuals and entities across the globe it says were involved in funneling money to Hezbollah. The UK has frozen Ahmad's assets in the UK because he financed Hezbollah, which is designated as an international terror group.

via Fox News|
#art-dealer#crime#diamond-dealer