Former US ambassador to France and Monaco Jamie McCourt has purchased a historic Palm Beach house known as the "Fore and Aft House" or "The Boat House" for $19.2 million. The sellers were Pace Gallery CEO Marc Glimcher and his wife, designer Fairfax Dorn, who bought the property in 2021 for $14.3 million and made further updates. The 1937 lakefront home features a ship-like design with porthole windows and curved lines, sitting on a third of an acre with waterfront access.
This transaction matters because it involves a prominent figure in the art world—Marc Glimcher, CEO of Pace Gallery, one of the world's leading contemporary art galleries—and a high-profile former diplomat and sports executive. The sale highlights the intersection of art-world wealth and luxury real estate in Palm Beach, a market that continues to attract affluent buyers with diplomatic and cultural connections. The house's architectural significance and preservation award also underscore the value placed on historically sensitive restoration in the area.