The billionaires obviously came but then they brought a next wave, including those who worked with and for them as well as others who came simply because they could, said one concerned Russian whose business is part of a network of advisories and consultancies catering for compatriots needs on schooling, property and culture. Inspectors found that TSUM had been using this strategy of social tax evasion since 2004. Contemporary art star Anish Kapoor considers "Phillips as legitimate a target as the Chelsea football club", formerly owned by Roman Abramovitch. 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Leadership Insights for the 21st Century In autumn and winter 1997, Skuratov received 14 suites. Fridliand says that all investions are made from the annual net gain; Mercury`s policy allegedly has no room for taking out loans or selling shares. In a statement on Friday, theU.S. Department of the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control said that it was targeting the two largest banks in Russia, the Public Joint Stock Company Sberbank of Russia and the VTB Bank Public Joint Stock Company. In that same vein, it is understood the owners are not the subject of any sanctions or affiliated with any parties targeted by sanctions. On Tuesday, Phillips launched a whisper campaign to let potential buyers know that their sellers are not on any sanctions lists or have any ties to Putin, according to people familiar with the matter. Friedland and Strunin have not been named among the people whose assets are being frozen by the U.S. and U.K., though even businessmen who are not being hit with sanctions could face difficulties going forward. Renata Litvinova, actress, director and creative director at the Numro Russia magazine. Tax-back claims made against TSUM totalled $69 roubles. This website uses cookies. Get our latest stories in the feed of your favorite networks. According to the statement from Phillips, talks with Mercury Group began in July 2007 and continued for more than a year. Criminal proceedings against ex-Prosecutor General Yuri Skuratov revealed that he had placed an order for 14 tailored suites made by the Italian company Zegna. Phillips, of course is owned by Mercury Group, founded in 1993 by the Russian entrepreneurs Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin who acquired the auction house in 2008, when it was known as Phillips de Pury & Luxembourg, for a reported $60m. With an expanding market of eager, upbeat consumers, as opposed to retailers on shrinking budgets in the morose Western markets, Mercury's buyers are becoming luxury fashion's big spenders. Leonid Mikhelson, the billionaire owner of Russia's gas giant Novatek, has been supporting the Western art world for more than a decade, sponsoring exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago . The secret of the site's success is its combination of large image spreads with short, carefree news pieces about fashion, beauty, culture and society gossip. The combination of Phillips's recent move uptown from its . Other groups and brands, including LVMH, Richemont and Richard Mille have not replied. For his relationship with Borodin was damaged, Skuratov asked his deputy Kolmogorov V.V. Owned by Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin, the Moscow-based Mercury Group is the largest luxury retailer in Russia. Because Phillips is privately held, the company does not provide detailed information on its ownership. Subscribe to The Art Newspapers digital newsletter for your daily digest of essential news, views and analysis from the international art world delivered directly to your inbox. TSUM was the main venue for the Second Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art, and Barvikha Luxury Villagein a billionaire enclave just outside the citywas the venue for a Gagosian Gallery exhibition last October. It has 35 jewellery and watch boutiques in Moscow, seven in St Petersburg and five in Sochi representing Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chopard, Hublot, Breguet, Girard-Perregaux, Tudor, Zenith, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Blancpain, De Bethune, Urwerk, DeWitt, Greubel Forsey, Ulysse Nardin, TAG Heuer, Gucci and Channel. ARTnews is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The Instagram post featured a blue and yellow abstraction by Ellsworth Kelly, the same colours of the Ukrainian flag. Among them are Gennady Timchenko, an energy mogul and owner of investment firm Volga Group who has a track record of working to promote Russian heritage abroad through arts and cultural initiatives. Aucun des deux actuels propritaires de Phillips ne figure sur les listes de sanction et si l'identit des . Hailed as the czars of Russian retail, the business duo brought brands like Gucci and Brioni to their native country. For example, the billionaire Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea football club, placed the club under the stewardship of a trust over the weekend, no doubt a defensive measure given his reportedly close relationship with the Russian president Vladimir Putin. Mercury group has managed to extend the term of the House of Leningrad Trade (DLT) refurbishment contract to July. The watch firm Lange and Peter Avens investment firm have been approached for comment. Dtenue depuis 2008 par les Russes Leonid Friedland et Leonid Strunin (propritaires de Mercury Group), Phillips avait t rachete pour prs de 60 millions de dollars au commissaire-priseur et marchand suisse Simon de Pury. During their search of Skuratov`s apartment and dacha, the investigators confiscated 14 male suites, made by Ermeneglido Zegna on 19 and 20 May 1998. One director of Sothebys another auction house told the Telegraph that they were checking bulletins hourly to see whether any of their buyers and sellers were on any government sanctions lists. He called Borodin on it, then gave him $10.000, requesting a receipt to prove the payment for suits. According to a report in the Russian newspaper Kommersant, the groups 2006 turnover was estimated at $850 million. The company owns fashion boutiques selling Goiorgio Armany, Patek Philippe, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Tod's, Rolex, Bvlgari, Tiffany & Co., Chopard, Bentley, Ferrari, Maserati cars and other luxury brands. Set in grounds of over 80,000 square metres complete with hotels, spas and a concert hall, the village also boasts a dedicated shopping street lined with brands such as Earlier this month, Matthew Girling, the former CEO of Bonhams, told the Art Newspaper that people should boycott Phillips, which is owned by Russians Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin. The 226-year-old auction house ranks behind only Sothebys and Christies as one of the sectors major international players, and now markets itself as the worlds most dynamic and forward-thinking auction house, with inroads in new markets such as non-fungible token (NFTs). More assertive action needs to be taken to try and stop what is going on in Ukraine. In an interview with The 'Russian owned' Art Newspaper he suggested that it "will get the attention of the world and the owners . After Rei Kawakubo (Comme DesGarons) took the young Russian designer and photographer under her wing in 2010, he became a household name among the world's fashion buffs. May 15, 2012 | 4:00am Not even a billionaire can rent out the Four Seasons Hotel's luxe Ty Warner suite for a party. You have entered an incorrect email address! Name: Leonid Surname : Strunin Middle name : Izyaslavovich Post : General Director of Russian Art - XXI century Biography Born in 1969, Strunin is the Chairman of Mercury, the largest Russian luxury retailer, selling watches and clothes as well as cars. Phillips CEO Stephen Brooks posted on social media that the auction house unequivocally condemn[s] the invasion of Ukraine. Mr Fridlyand and Mr Strunin are also owners of Mercury Retail Group, one of the largest retail conglomerates in Russia with 125,000 employees, according to its website, mainly in supermarkets and convenience stores. Source: History of criminal case N 18/277049-99. ARTnews is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Owned by Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin, Mercury Group is Russia's largest luxury retail company. Alexandra Gordienko, creator of the Marfa Journal. Borodin took Skuratov to the tailor to be measured, then he placed an order for 6 suits. Anyone can read what you share. The company, Russia's largest luxury goods retailer, was set up in 1993. In 2009, the Moscow City Property Department brought to the Moscow Arbitrary Court a 1,5 million roubles civil suit against the Torgovy Dom TSUM. Mercury started investing into Expansion Redesign project of the DLT in 2005. NEW YORKRussian luxury-goods company Mercury Group has acquired auction house Phillips de Pury & Company for an undisclosed price. All bets are off now. Friedland and Strunin also own the Mercury Retail Group, one of the largest luxury goods retailers in Russia. Earlier this month, Matthew Girling, the former CEO of Bonhams, told the Art Newspaper that people should boycott Phillips, which is owned by Russians Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin. Mercury is also Russias largest retailer of luxury watches. On August 23, the Mercury construction director Dmitry Eliseev wrote to the first deputy chairman of Saint-Petersburg commitee for construction Nikolay Krutov, asking him for 10-month extention of the term. In 2003, the Central Customs Administration took an inventory of Armani, Gucci, Zegna and Dolche&Gabbana stores owned by Mercury in Moscow. CEO and founder of Russian Art Leonid Strunin explained that on terms of contract, his company is entitled to represent the Italy firm Ermeneglido Zegna, retail its products and accept private orders. De Pury, however, is completely sanguine about the two Leonids' attitude. But the list is changing fast. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The holding company runs a chain of luxury stores across the country . Two influential Russian figures in the global fashion business, Fridlyand and Strunin were amongst the first to establish early franchise and distribution rights for brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Prada within the former Soviet Union. The company should have built a mall and a parking lot on the site of the department store by September 2011, but it exceeded the alotted time. Dior and Saint Laurent: Twilight of the Gods. They are very wealthy, collect art and have a large footprint in the Russian economy, but they are not viewed as politically influential oligarchs and have not been placed under . Most people think Simon de Pury is still the owner., However, Matthew Girling, the former chief executive of Bonhams (he left in 2020) and now an independent consultant, tells The Art Newspaper he believes people should still boycott Phillips over its Russian links. Friedland and Strunin have not been named among the people whose assets are being frozen by the US and UK, though even businessmen who are not being hit with sanctions could face difficulties going forward. After Borodin had left, Skuratov counted the money to realize that he was given back the same $10.000. Simon de Pury will continue as chairman of the company and will remain an important shareholder, according to a statement issued by Phillips. Moscow was literally springing back to life, with new galleries and glimpses of hope. Subscribe today and save! Earlier this month, Matthew Girling, the former CEO of Bonhams, told the Art Newspaper that people should boycott Phillips, which is owned by Russians Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin. Their retail network has almost 200 mono-brand boutiques all over Russia, among which are Armani Collezioni, Etro, Gucci, Max Mara, Audemars Piguet and Blancpain. At the time of the major private deal, Russia had recently emerged as a key art market player. The consigner then was the New York collector and dealer Adam Lindemann who acquired the early painting at Sothebys London in June 2004 for 2.4m (including fees). Mercury is run by Leonid Friedland, whom the style writer Suzy Menkes has described as "one of the most powerful men in fashion," and his associate, Leonid Strunin. From talking to Pacolli, he learned about the sum of approximately $30.000 paid for the suits. Will art buyers show solidarity with Ukraine or will the art world display its usual hypocrisy?. says Reebok. "It is not as successful as showing it off. Earlier this month, Matthew Girling, the former CEO of Bonhams, told the Art Newspaper that people should boycott Phillips, which is owned by Russians Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin. Feeling responsible for the expenses incurred by the firm, Borodin asked Bhegjet Pacolli to pay for Skuratov. Leonid Friedland is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Mercury based in Moscow, Moscow. While last months EU sanctions led to the French government seizing a yacht belonging to another oligarch, Igor Sechin, Avens work does not appear to be at risk of being confiscated by the UK government at least for now. Mysterious Tomb Unearthed in Armenia, Containing a Couple Who DiedTogether. We call for an immediate cessation of all hostilities in the strongest possible terms.. On his 50th birthday Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin presented their friend Igor a 250.000 grey Bentley (M 768 MM 77). The historic building, near the Bolshoi, will be refurbished to its former grandeur, enlarged with a new development at the back, and become a palace of brands. In a second Instagram post yesterday, the auctioneer announced that it will be donating 100% of the buyers premium and vendors commission from its recent 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale in London to the Ukrainian Red Cross Society. Phillips, Sothebys and Christies are expected to generate more than $800 million in sales this week up 35% from last year. For more information read our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. The Berkeley Square headquarters of Phillips, which was acquired in 2008 by Russian luxury-goods company Mercury Group. In Russia she has been the face of various brands, from Rado to Carrera y Carrera. As the EU, UK and US impose a punishing roster of economic sanctions against Russia for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Russian-owned businesses are potentially at risk of suffering collateral damage. The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world. 1994 - Present, Vice President, Mercury Group, Chief Executive Officer, Tsum, Former Co-Chief Executives, Westfield Group, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications, Hearst Corporation. Still, doing business with any powerful company based in Russia is outrageous, Andy Hall, a retired hedge funder, oil trader, art collector and philanthropist told The Post. In January 1998, the Swiss attorney general Carla Del Ponte informed Scuratov about Behgjet Pacolli`s testimony that Mabetex had paid for tailoring. Some collectors are calling for a boycott of the Phillips auction on Thursday. Aside from its owners referred to in the art world as the two Leonids the other most visible Russian in the British art world is Peter Aven, a UK-based oligarch who stepped down from a London-based investment conglomerate and a prestigious Royal Academy position after he and other oligarchs were hit by EU sanctions. He is a bit vain, though carefully conceals this fact: his photograph is kept behind the wall of his office and can be shown only to chosen ones. One cannot imagine a list of world-famous Russians without top model model and mother of four Natalya Vodyanova. Friedland and Strunin, who are not subject to any sanctions, list their addresses on Companies House as the Berkeley Square headquarters of Phillips, which was acquired in 2008 by their Russian luxury goods company, Mercury Group. Mercury Group was established in 1994 by Friedland and Leonid Strunin, who are known to be its principal owners. In 2006-2007, the TSUM (principal owner is the luxury retailer Mercury) signed contracts with 24 staffing agencies, all of them using a simplified taxation scheme. As president and CEO of Mercury, the largest luxury retail group in Russia, Friedland and his associate, Leonid Strunin,. "Around 50 %" of the figure went to cover Phillips's liabilities. Commenting on that, Scuratov explained that in late spring of 1997, the Kremlin's chief property manager Pavel Borodin informed him that the President had ordered to provide officials with formal suits, supposedly from government funds. She also designs advertising campaigns and photo shoots. More assertive action needs to be taken to try and stop what is going on in Ukraine. Mercury Group was established in 1994 by Friedland and Leonid Strunin, who are known to be its principal owners.. In Friedland's analogy, it is "the East Hampton of Moscow" where 70 percent of customers who live there are top gear people." Olga Karput, creator of the Kuznetsky Most 20 concept store. Select from premium Leonid Friedland of the highest quality. Also up for auction, according to Londons Telegraph newspaper, are five Monets from the collection of Daniel Snyder, the American owner of the Washington Commanders, formerly known as the Washington Redskins. He is a bit vain, though carefully conceals this fact: his photograph is kept behind the wall of his office and can be shown only to chosen ones. Mercury is run by Leonid Friedland and his associate, Leonid Strunin. Only a boycott of Phillips sales will get the attention of the world and the owners of Mercury to hopefully influence Putin to change his current chosen course of action. Earlier this month, Matthew Girling, the former CEO of Bonhams, told the Art Newspaper that people should boycott Phillips, which is owned by Russians Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin . Along with the rest of the art world, we have been shocked and saddened by the tragic events unfolding in the region, said Stephen Brooks, Phillips CEO, in a statement to ARTnews. Matthew Girling has also urged collectors to boycott Phillips. It is also the worlds largest unregulated market and it has become a powerful weapon for Putins oligarchs to launder billions of dollars. The Let`s Solve the Money Issue buisiness proposal, usually welcomed among the Ministry of Internal Affairs officers, transforms into $300.000, with Borisenko taking $250.000. Mercury will build a five-star hotel, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Gucci and Chopard boutiques, restaurants, a concert and conference hall in the area of 8 hectares. UK freezes assets of seven Russian oligarchs including Roman Abramovich, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. "And I haven't seen anywhere such a cluster of luxury goods presented without altering the spirit," says Umberto Angeloni, CEO of Brioni, which already has three stores in Moscow. Learn more about Luxury Goods. Russian teams have been excluded from world sporting competitions and oligarchs like Roman Abramovich are seeing pressure to sell their teams. Maezawa bought the painting atChristies New York in May 2016 for a then record $57.2m (including fees). Former gossip editor at Harper's Bazaar Russia and one of the main Russian it-girls, in 2011 Duma established her own online business, which reconciled art with fashion. Alumni of the Moscow Institute of Transport & Engineering, Fridlyand and Strunins initial venture into retail began as a small jewellery and watch outlet, quickly growing through strategic alliances with brands such as Bulgari, Chaumet and Tiffanybefore diversifying into fashion. In 1999, Umar Dzhabrailov, a successful buisinessman from Yuri Lujkov`s circle and the owner of Plaza Group (Danako Oil Company, PR-agency Tijaya Gavan`, the Raddison-Slavianskaya Hotel, where its American co-owner was killed) invited his closest friends to his birthday party. Other partners with a stake in the auction house include Phillips contemporary-art director Michael McGinnis and international specialist Michaela Neumeister. Only a boycott of Phillips sales will get the attention of the world and the owners of Mercury to hopefully influence Putin to change his current chosen course of action. Both are Russian with their address given as Phillips London headquarters in Mayfair and their countries of residence recorded as Monaco and Cyprus, respectively. Az aukcis hzat a kt orosz zletember, Leonid Friedland s Leonid Strunin ltal alaptott Mercury Group vsrolta meg 2008-ban kzel 60 milli dollrrt. Later a caf opened in the concept store. On Thursday, Phillips the Russian-owned auction house will hold a 20th Century and contemporary art auction where a three-picture series by artist Francis Bacon is expected to fetch up to $73 million. 2023 Art Media, LLC. It is small, centrally located in Moscow and sells the Maison Margiela and Nina Donis brands, along with designer souvenirs, art books and other things. Friedland and Strunin, who are not subject to any sanctions, list their addresses on Companies House as the Berkeley Square headquarters of Phillips, which was acquired in 2008 by their Russian luxury goods company, Mercury Group. The art world is delusional if it feels it can escape it.. The Ukrainian Red Cross Society is doing incredible work to support and protect people in the region, and it is our hope that the 5.8 million of buyers premium and vendors commission from our Evening Sale will help this extraordinary charity as they continue their life saving mission, Mr Brooks shared. 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