Influential French Gallerist Daniel Lelong Dies at 92

Veteran French Gallerist Daniel Lelong Has Died at 92

Long‑time colleagues remember the French dealer and founding partner of Galerie Lelong as a warm and optimistic person whose passion for people influenced how he ran a gallery.

Influential French Gallerist Daniel Lelong Dies at 92

Daniel Lelong, the French gallerist who developed deep relationships with some of the most important and influential modern artists of the 20th century, died this morning at the age of 92. “He lived a long, good life.” Mary Sabbatino, vice-president and partner at Galerie Lelong & Co., told ARTnews. She started working with Lelong in 1990. “It’s always sad, you know, but it’s not a tragedy. It really was a big life. He enjoyed his life. You co…