Patrick Bade
The Story of Galerie Kraemer: One of the World’s Most Distinguished Art Dealers
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Summary
After fleeing from German-occupied Alsace to Paris in 1871, the family firm of Kraemer became the world’s most celebrated dealers in 17th and 18th century French furniture and decorative arts, supplying all the great museums in the world. Theirs is an extraordinary story of ambition, resilience, survival, and renewal after Nazi persecution. In this talk we take a tour of the palatial premises of the Galerie Kraemer on the Parc Monceau in Paris.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.