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Rothschild Family's Billion-Dollar Art Battle Heats Up

12/15/2025

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The Rothschild family faces a billion-value legal battle over a vast art and historic-objects collection.
Nadine de Rothschild, widow of Edmond de Rothschild, says her late husband bequeathed pieces from their estate at Château de Pregny and seeks a museum.
Ariane de Rothschild, her daughter-in-law, argues the collection should remain intact at the chateau.
Tensions rose after Nadine's son Benjamin died, and the dispute continues despite both sides obtaining legal victories.

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The Rothschild family faces a billion-value legal battle over a vast art and historic-objects collection.
Nadine de Rothschild, widow of Edmond de Rothschild, says her late husband bequeathed pieces from their estate at Château de Pregny and seeks a museum.
Ariane de Rothschild, her daughter-in-law, argues the collection should remain intact at the chateau.
Tensions rose after Nadine's son Benjamin died, and the dispute continues despite both sides obtaining legal victories.