Georg Klimt: A Master of Viennese Metalwork

An exceptional example of Viennese metalwork from the turn of the 20th century will be presented by Florian Kolhammer at this year’s LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair.

Best known as the younger brother of Gustav Klimt, Georg Klimt (1867–1931) was an accomplished artist in his own right, specialising in metalwork and sculpture. Working at the heart of Vienna’s flourishing artistic scene, he collaborated with leading figures of the Vienna Secession, including Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser and Joseph Maria Olbrich.

Among his most notable commissions were the bronze entrance doors of Vienna’s Secession Building, a landmark of the movement’s distinctive approach to art and design.

At this year’s Fair, Viennese gallery Florian Kolhammer will present Allegory of Flora, a finely chased silvered copper relief dating to circa 1900. Depicting the classical goddess of flowers and spring, the work exemplifies Klimt’s remarkable technical precision and sensitivity to material.

Its flowing lines and delicately modelled surfaces reflect the artistic exchange between Vienna and Glasgow at the turn of the century, particularly the influence of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh.

Bridging the boundaries between fine and decorative art, Allegory of Flora offers a compelling insight into the craftsmanship and artistic experimentation that defined Viennese design around 1900.

Discover the work with Florian Kolhammer at the LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair, 27 October – 1 November 2026.