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Balthus was born to a wealthy family of Polish aristocrats. He was the son of Erich Klossowski and Elisabeth Dorothea Spiro. He was raised in an artistic environment and was exposed to the works of many famous painters, including his father. Balthus began his artistic career at the age of eleven, when he was accepted into the prestigious Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris. He studied painting and sculpture under the tutelage of Pierre Laprade and André Lhote. Balthus was a prolific painter, producing over 500 works in his lifetime. His works often featured young girls in dreamlike settings, and he was known for his use of bold colors and strong brushstrokes. He was also a sculptor, and his sculptures often featured animals and mythological creatures. Balthus was also an actor, appearing in several films, including the French classic Les Enfants du Paradis (1945). Balthus was married twice, first to Antoinette de Watteville and then to Setsuko Ideta. He had two children, Thaddeus and Stanislas. Balthus died on 18 February 2001 in Rossiniere, Switzerland. He was 92 years old. Balthus's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. He earned his wealth through his successful career as a painter, sculptor, and actor.

Popular As Balthasar Klossowski de Rola
Occupation actor
Age 93 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 29 February, 1908
Birthday 29 February
Birthplace Paris, France
Date of death 18 February, 2001
Died Place Rossinière, Vaud, Switzerland
Nationality France

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Who Is Balthus's Wife?

His wife is Setsuko Ideta (October 1967 - ?), Antoinette de Watteville (1937 - ?) ( divorced)

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Wife Setsuko Ideta (October 1967 - ?), Antoinette de Watteville (1937 - ?) ( divorced)
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Balthus Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Balthus worth at the age of 93 years old? Balthus’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from France. We have estimated Balthus's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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2014

In 2014, an exhibition of Polaroid photographs taken by Balthus was canceled at the Museum Folkwang in Essen, Germany, over accusations of pedophilia. The German newspaper 'Die Zeit' called the images, which depict a model named Anna from ages 8 to 16, "documents of pedophile greed".

1984

Member of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 41st Venice International Film Festival in 1984.

1921

He was an actor, known for Âme belge (1921), Saïda a enlevé Manneken-Pis (1913) and Ettore Sottsass - Der Sinn der Dinge (2007). He was married to Setsuko Ideta and Antoinette de Watteville.

1908

Balthus was born on February 29, 1908 in Paris, France as Balthasar Klossowski de Rola.