In a legal battle unfolding in Manhattan, Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev has taken a significant stand against the prestigious auction house Sotheby’s. The owner of Monaco’s soccer team, Rybolovlev, known for his high-profile lifestyle, accuses Sotheby’s of complicity in a scheme that led him to overpay by millions for art pieces. This rare courtroom appearance marks a notable moment for a Russian oligarch seeking justice in a U.S. court.
The out-of-court settlement between Russian art collector Dmitry Rybolovlev and Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier has concluded their extensive legal disputes across multiple jurisdictions. Rybolovlev had previously alleged that Bouvier defrauded him of over €1 billion by inflating art prices. On Dec 7, Geneva's public prosecutor, Yves Bertossa, announced the closure of the case, following the prosecutor's earlier advice to the parties to seek a settlement due to lack of evidence for a criminal case.N