Charles Joel Duveen, Sr. (December 23, 1871 – July 21, 1940) was an antique dealer at Charles of London.[1]

Charles Joel Duveen, Sr.
Duveen in 1916
Born(1871-12-23)December 23, 1871
DiedJuly 21, 1940(1940-07-21) (aged 68)
SpouseAnna
ChildrenCharles Joel Duveen, Jr.
ParentJoel Joseph Duveen
RelativesJoseph Duveen, 1st Baron Duveen, brother

Biography

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He was born in Hull, England, on December 23, 1871, to Joel Joseph Duveen. His brothers were Joseph Duveen, 1st Baron Duveen, and Henry Joseph Duveen. He married Anna and had as his son, Charles Joel Duveen, Jr.[1]

He died on July 21, 1940, in Yonkers, New York, at St. John's Hospital. He was buried in Ferncliff Cemetery.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "C.J. Duveen Dead. Dealer In Antiques. Served 40 Years With Firm in England Before Founding Charles of London Here. Stricken in Yonkers, N.Y. Brother of Late Lord Duveen. Brought Elizabethan Period Furniture to This Country". The New York Times. July 22, 1940. Retrieved 2015-01-13.