August Lederer
August Lederer (3 May 1857 in Böhmisch Leipa (Austria-Hungary) – 30 April 1936 in Vienna), was an Austrian industrialist and art collector whose art collection was looted by Nazis. He helped promote the artists of the Vienna Secession, notably Gustav Klimt.
August Lederer | |
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Egon Schiele, August Lederer, 1918. | |
| Born | 3 May 1857 |
| Died | 30 April 1936 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Occupation(s) | art collector, businessman, philanthropist |
| Known for | The collection of August and Serena Lederer was considered the most important private collection of the work of Gustav Klimt. Lederer's business empire and art collection was looted by Nazis |
| Notable work | restitution claims for Beethoven Frieze and other important artworks |
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