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Hans Velten, 1857?-1930

Nationality: German
Date of Birth:
Place of Death: London

Identity:

Hans Velten (1857?-1930) was a German art dealer and print collector, mainly active in London.

Life:

Hans Velten was born in southern Germany. He started working as an art dealer at Goupil's in Paris, from where he came to the firm's London branch. He started business with Obach and later became partner in Obach & Co. with Gustavus Mayer. He was buried at West Norwood Cemetery.

Bibliography:

Muirhead Bone: "Mr Hans Velten" (Obituary), The Times, 12 November 1930, p. 16.