The Oligarch and the Art Dealer
Season 1
When the Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier meets the Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev, he quickly rises through the ranks. From a role as a discreet adviser, he becomes a global power broker and manager of Rybolovlev’s investments in one of the world’s most closed and enigmatic markets: the part of the art world where the sums are staggering and the value of artworks is something agreed upon by a narrow elite of connoisseurs and ultrarich tycoons.
Where to Watch The Oligarch and the Art Dealer • Season 1
9 Episodes
- Episode 1E1
Episode 1Yves Bouvier, a Geneva-based art dealer, is at war with Dmitry Rybolovlev, a Russian oligarch. The latter accuses Bouvier of enriching himself at his expense by massively overcharging him for dozens of Old Master paintings. He is said to have pocketed more than one billion Swiss francs in this way. Testimonies from people close to Rybolovlev and from art market experts are troubling… Who is telling the truth? - Episode 2E2
Episode 2Starting from the management of the Geneva Freeport, Yves Bouvier became the world’s largest art dealer. At the same time, Dmitry Rybolovlev saw his life turned upside down by a bitter divorce, during which he discovered Bouvier’s hidden markups. The friendship between the two men collapsed, and the oligarch began preparing a ruthless legal battle. - Episode 3E3
Episode 3The conflict between Bouvier and Rybolovlev reaches epic proportions. Corruption and scandal are among the weapons used, even throwing the Monegasque government—where Rybolovlev is a resident—into turmoil. This merciless war has repercussions not only for the two adversaries, but also for the political and financial integrity of the Western world.
