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James Loeb: Collector

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James Loeb: Collector explores the life and legacy of James Loeb (1867โ€“1933), a German-Jewish American heir whose passion for art and classical scholarship led him to become a notable philanthropist and collector. The book delves into his remarkable collection of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman artefacts now housed in Munich, alongside his founding of the Loeb Classical Library and vital support of educational and social causes. This comprehensive volume features insights from leading German and American scholars, shedding light on Loeb's enduring cultural influence in the twentieth century.
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James Loeb (1867 - 1933), the son of a German-Jewish banker in New York, followed his artistic and art historical inclinations and used his tremendous financial wealth for the purpose of cultural and social philanthropism. This publication examines the patron's life and work and outlines his scholarly achievements.

Classical scholar, art collector, and philanthropist - James Loeb is one of the impressive personalities of the twentieth century. Coming from a well-off family, he lived for his artistic interests and owned an outstanding collection of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman artworks, which nowadays is kept in the State Collection of Antiquities in Munich. He is the founder of the Loeb Classical Library and provided extensive support for educational and social institutions.

In this publication, renowned German and American authors for the first time take a comprehensive look at the life and work of the collector and patron who was active in Munich and Murnau.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783777430263

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 December 2018

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hirmer Verlag

Illustration: 130 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 1570g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Brigitte Salmen is the author or editor of several art publications. Hermann Mayer is chairman of the James Loeb Fรถrderverein Hochried, an association which was founded in memory of the philanthropist to support the Hochried children's hospital.

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