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Werner H. Kramarsky
Born
Werner Hans Kramarsky

(1926-03-05)March 5, 1926
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
DiedAugust 22, 2019(2019-08-22) (aged 93)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Public official, art collector
Spouse
Sarah-Ann Backer
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(m. 1959)​
Children2 sons, 2 daughters
Parent(s)Siegfried Kramarsky
Lola Kramarsky
RelativesDorothy Schiff (mother-in-law)

Werner Hans Kramarsky (March 5, 1926 – August 22, 2019) was a Dutch-born American public official and art collector. His collection included works by Mel Bochner, Eva Hesse, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, Brice Marden, Agnes Martin, Richard Serra. He donated some of it to the Museum of Modern Art.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Roberts, Sam (August 23, 2019). "Werner Kramarsky, Rights Official and Arts Patron, Dies at 93". The New York Times. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  2. ^ Russeth, Andrew (August 23, 2019). "Wynn Kramarsky, Venturesome Drawings Collector and Arts Patron, Is Dead at 93". ARTnews. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
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