The most visible and easily remembered  achievement of a singular Mr. Siegfried Bing was the cultivated presence of Art Nouveau.  However I believe that in itself is not enough be laid at his feet, what Mr. Bing is increasingly deserving of is a recognition of a true patron of the Art's.  How often do artists forget that their universe is not held up by the strength of their convictions, or their self apparent genius?  In that Hubris I believe that we have long overlooked a cornerstone of many of the great art movements, the men who put their business in play because of a bone deep enchantment  with Art.

Mr. Bing is one of such men, we can comb records and look through pamphlets to see his presence and influence among these men, but I wonder if we have yet still underestimated him in how he interacted with the craftsmen on day to day.