The Ronald S. Lauder collection: selections of Greek and Roman antiquities, Medieval art, arms and armor, Italian gold-ground and Old Master paintings, Austrian and German art and design

Abstract

"To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Neue Galerie New York, the museum presents selections from the collection of its co-founder and President, Ronald S. Lauder, who was the driving force behind the establishment of the institution in 2001. Reflecting the wide range of Lauder's collecting interests, this catalogue and the related exhibition highlight his passionate pursuit of art from various epochs: Greek and Roman antiquities, Medieval art, arms and armor, thirteenth- and fourteenth-century Italian gold-ground and Old Master paintings, Kunstkammer objects, and modern Austrian and German art and design--the latter of which are areas in which the Neue Galerie specializes and has established its renown. Essays by distinguished art historians and curators reflect on Lauder's collecting in these diverse fields. The main principle uniting Lauder's connoisseurship is an absolute dedication to art of superb beauty, quality, and rarity. This catalogue and the accompanying exhibition provide a unique insight into one of the finest private collections in the world." -- Book jacket flap.