Our gallery is a family owned gallery, founded by Leon and Angela Wilnitsky in 1997. The owners are originally from Ukraine,a long time ago settled in Austria, coming from a families of doctors and scientists, whereas, his grandfather was 100 years ago an antique dealer. Although Leon Wilnitsky’s profession is master of economics, he always had special interest in Fine Art. After five years working with his elder brother and studying very deeply all aspects of the Art business, Leon received in 1997 authorization from the Austrian chamber of commerce as a certified Art dealer (in German: Kunsthändler). In the same year he opened his own fine art gallery “ALTE KUNST” in the heart and center of Vienna, Austria. Alte Kunst ( in English: Old Art ) is one of the first art galleries in Europe that has started its online business in the internet, as one of the selected members of Association Sotheby’s.com. Alte Kunst specializes in buying and selling eastern and western European Art from the 17.th to middle of 20.th century by international and local known artists. We have long years of experience selling artworks to major public museums and international private collectors. With a large private client base and bright specialization we offer a warm and correct environment for you to buy and sell fine art in our gallery in the heart of old Vienna, or direct in our online shop www.altekunst-vienna.com.
