Z cyklu: Znani kolekcjonerzy krakowscy — rozmowa z Ryszardem Kucharskim

Abstrakt

AN INTERVIEW WITH RYSZARD KUCHARSKI

Ryszard Kucharski was born on October 5, 1934 in Cracow. He began school during the Second World War at Primary School no. 11 in Miodowa Street. After the war he completed courses at the High School of Economics. His material situation forced him to abandon further studies and take a job. He tried many occupations. His longest employment was with the State Automotive Transport, in a variety of positions. He took early retirement in 1982.
In 1977 he was a co-founder of the Cracow Collectors’ Club, and since then he has continued to be President of the Club.
In 1981 he was one of initators of the Federation of Collecting Organizations in Poland and an organizer of their First Convention in Cracow, June 18-21 of that year. At the Convention he was elected President of the Polish Federation of Collectors’ Organizations; he is now serving another term (1992-1955) in that office.

R. Kucharski has been organizer of various activities for the preservation of Cracow’s historic monuments, including restoration of the statues in the Planty park, restoration of military graves at the Rakowice Cementery, and antique fairs and auctions providing funds for historic monuments.
Porcelain, faience, glass, medals, Art Nouveau items, patriotic jewellery, jewellery from times of national mourning, and Judaica prevail in R. Kucharski’s collection.
He has been awarded the following distinctions for his work for the community: Meritorious Service to Culture, Gold Medal for Service to the City of Cracow, Gold Medal for Service to the Cracow Region, and the Friend of Education Medal.