Lehman, Robert (1891-1969)

US banker and art collector. He joined the family banking business, Lehman Brothers in 1919 and became principal partner (1921-64). He financed a variety of major enterprises, such as department stores, airlines, and movie and television companies. A generous art patron, he lived in New York City and Long Island. His art collection - strong in Gothic tapestries and European paintings, among other works - was donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1969), where it is displayed in a replica of his New York apartment. Lehman was born in New York City. He studied at Yale University, gaining his BA in 1913. He managed his father's art collection (1913-17) and served in the army (1917-19).