Paul Durand-Ruel
"The Bellelli Family" remained with Degas until his last move in 1913, at which time he left it with his dealer, Paul Durand-Ruel. The painting was not seen again publicly until after Degas's death, when it was put up for sale in 1918 as part of the painter's estate. Its unexpected appearance created a sensation, and "The Bellelli Family" was immediately purchased by the Musée du Luxembourg for 400,000 francs.