Leonard A. Lauder Donates 1,000+ Wiener Werkstätte Postcards to Neue Galerie
The Neue Galerie in New York has announced a significant donation of over 1,000 postcards from the estate of Leonard A. Lauder, a prominent art collector. These postcards were produced by the Wiener Werkstätte between 1907 and 1920 and showcase innovative designs that transformed postcards into collectible art. This art movement, established in 1903 by Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser, produced numerous postcards, many of which are now considered valuable rarities. The museum has conveyed its heartfelt appreciation for this donation, which substantially enriches its existing collection of works from the Wiener Werkstätte.
Key facts
- Neue Galerie New York announced a major gift from the collection of Leonard A. Lauder.
- The gift includes more than 1,000 postcards produced by the Wiener Werkstätte.
- The postcards date from the period 1907 to 1920.
- The Wiener Werkstätte was founded in 1903 by Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser.
- The postcard series began in 1907.
- The postcards were marketed as small works of art, with frames available for display.
- Millions of postcards were printed, but some motifs are now very rare.
- The Neue Galerie expressed gratitude for the donation.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Neue Galerie New York
- Wiener Werkstätte
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Vienna
- Austria