Inside Clive Davis' eye-watering net worth - including $100 million art collection
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Key Points:
- Clive Davis, who passed away at 94 on June 22, was a legendary music executive credited with launching and revitalizing the careers of iconic artists such as Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Alicia Keys.
- His career spanned nearly 70 years, including leadership roles at Columbia Records, founding Arista Records, and involvement with LaFace Records and Bad Boy Records, significantly shaping the music industry.
- Davis amassed an estimated net worth between $600 million and $850 million, derived from his successful music career, extensive real estate holdings, and a valuable art collection.
- He was also a prominent art collector, owning pieces by renowned artists like Picasso and Warhol, with his collection valued at around $100 million, some of which is displayed at New York University.
- Davis owned multiple luxury properties, including a notable 17-acre estate in Westchester County featuring an 8,000 sq. ft. main house and a state-of-the-art home theater, as well as several lavish Manhattan apartments.
