Gallery Kraag
An antiques gallery specializing in oriental art and decorative arts, founded by Carl Kraag and Valter Fabiani in the heart of Lucca’s historic center.
At a glance
Gallery Kraag stands as a curated space for antique and decorative arts in one of Tuscany’s most picturesque medieval cities. The gallery combines a deep knowledge of oriental traditions with an openness to eclecticism across periods and styles.
History
The gallery was established in 1978 by Carl Kraag, who relocated from his teaching position at the University of Amsterdam, and Valter Fabiani, who had recently completed his university studies. In its founding years, the gallery concentrated exclusively on oriental art—a deliberate focus that gradually proved limiting within Lucca’s cultural landscape. Over time, the gallery’s vision expanded toward a broader eclecticism, while maintaining oriental art as a defining characteristic and signature strength.
What you see
Located on Via del Battistero in Lucca’s historic core, the gallery presents carefully selected decorative arts spanning multiple traditions and centuries. The space reflects a thoughtful approach to display and curation, emphasizing originality and quality across diverse aesthetic traditions.
Cultural significance
Gallery Kraag represents a particular approach to art dealing: bridging specialized knowledge of oriental aesthetics with a cosmopolitan embrace of design history. The gallery’s rotating exhibitions demonstrate this commitment to intellectual and visual eclecticism across time and geography.
Key facts
- Address: Via del Battistero, 17, 55100 Lucca
- Coordinates: 43.8416743, 10.5046743
- Telephone: 0583 496074
- Website: http://www.italiadiscovery.it/shopping/lucca/galleria-kraag.html
Practical information
Opening hours are not listed; check the official website or telephone ahead of your visit to confirm current times and any special exhibitions or closures.
Getting there
The gallery occupies a ground-floor space on Via del Battistero, a principal street in Lucca’s walled historic center. The location is easily accessible on foot from Lucca’s main piazza and public parking areas.
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