The Galerie bei der Oper is an art gallery located next to the famous Vienna State Opera.
Our Collection
Our collection focuses on original Japanese woodblock prints from the 18th to 20th century, including classical ukiyo-e from Edo- and Meiji-Period, shin-hanga and sosaku-hanga. Woodblock prints and paintings from modernist European artists are also on display. In addition, we present a constantly expanding collection of Asian objets d'art, such as Netsuke, Lacquer, Japanese and Chinese Ceramics.
Our Passion
We are also passionate about Japonistic and Chinoises artworks from the turn of the 20th century. When Japan opened up to the West in 1854, a wave of enthusiasm for Japanese art and culture spilled over into Europe. During this period, no artist could escape the influence of Japanese art and handicraft. Take a close look – Japonisme has been embraced in Impressionism, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil and many other movements within Classical Modernism.
Our Service
On our website and online shop, you will find not only a large variety of original Japanese woodblock prints, but also an exclusive selection of European prints, as well as a special section for Netsuke.
We also buy original Japanese woodblock prints. Please visit the 'Sell' section of our website.
The Galerie bei der Oper (Gallery at the Opera) is located near the Vienna State Opera, right in the city centre of Vienna. Our gallery, run by a team of experts, displays a collection of Japanese Woodblock Prints dating from the 18th to 20th century. Also on display are collections of European Woodblock Prints and Asian objets d'art, including Netsuke, Lacquer, Japanese and Chinese Ceramics.
We are happy to answer all enquiries in English, German, Italian or French.
Andreas Wurzer
(from Vienna) made a career change to the art world. He has spent a long time working in the field of international environmental protection.
A three-year stay in Paris roused his now burning interest in art, especially in classical modern art. With the opening of the gallery in 2013, a dream has been realised for Andreas Wurzer, who has been already working as a part-time art dealer for eight years.
He is the Director of the gallery.
Sophie Adensamer
(from Vienna) graduated in Art History at the University of Vienna in 2013 and holds a post-graduate Certificate in Art and Cultural Management.
She is responsible for the day-to-day running of the gallery, research and marketing.
Sophie joined the team in 2016.
Birgit Prunner
(from Meran, South Tyrol) graduated in Art History at the University of Vienna in 2011 and holds a post-graduate Certificate in Art and Cultural Management.
She is responsible for the day-to-day running of the gallery and the webshop.
Birgit joined the team in 2019.
The Gallery has been a member of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and the Hauptverband des Österreichischen Buchhandels since 2018.
We have also partnered with and/or sold pieces to:
- Belvedere Wien
- Museum der Stadt Wien
- Albertina Wien
- Jüdisches Museum Wien
- MAK Museum für angewandte Kunst Wien
- Österreichische Nationalbibliothek
- Weltmuseum Wien
- Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
- and many international art fairs within Europe.
Further information about the opening hours and how to find us can be found our contact page.
For further enquiries please do not hesitate to contact us.
