The Munich Art Hoard

Name: The Munich Art Hoard
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Hitler's Dealer and His Secret Legacy

By Catherine Hickley

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The Munich Art Hoard by Catherine Hickley delves into the remarkable discovery of a vast collection of art hidden in a Munich apartment, including works by renowned artists like Picasso and Chagall. The book explores the intriguing history behind the collection, its confiscation by the Nazis, and the subsequent legal and ethical debates surrounding art restitution. It's a fascinating exploration of art, history, and the ongoing quest for justice.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by historical mysteries and have an interest in art restitution. The author delves into the discovery of a hidden collection of art in Munich, exploring its controversial origins and the dark history of looted art during the Nazi era. The narrative weaves together elements of art, history, and detective work, offering a compelling read for those fascinated by cultural heritage and the ethical challenges of art recovery.

In February 2012, in a Munich flat belonging to the elderly recluse, Cornelius Gurlitt, German customs authorities seized an astonishing hoard of more than 1,200 paintings, drawings and prints. When Hildebrand Gurlitt's trove became public in November 2013, it caused a worldwide media sensation. This book deals with German history.

The world’s leading journalist in the field of Nazi-looted art tells the story of Hitler’s art dealer, Hildebrand Gurlitt, and his incredible collection

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In February 2012, in a Munich flat belonging to an elderly recluse, German customs authorities seized an astonishing hoard of art. Cornelius Gurlitt's trove, inherited from his father Hildebrand, art dealer to the Nazi regime, caused a worldwide media sensation. Here, Catherine Hickley uncovers the story behind the headlines. She takes us from the street-corner battles of Kristallnacht in Breslau, Silesia, to modern-day Madison Avenue in New York; from the charred ruins of post-war Dresden to the current cosy prosperity of the Swiss capital Berne. We witness the shady dealings of the Paris art world in the 1940s and listen in on political debates in modern-day Berlin, as politicians and lawyers puzzle over the inadequacies of a legal framework that to this day falls short in securing justice for the heirs of those robbed by the Nazis.

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Readers have praised The Munich Art Hoard for its captivating storytelling and thorough exploration of the Gurlitts' story, noting that Catherine Hickley offers a detailed and knowledgeable account of this complex art history saga.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500252154

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: With 40 llustrations in colour and black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 810g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Catherine Hickley reported on arts and culture from Berlin for Bloomberg News for eight years, and became the leading journalist worldwide in the field of Nazi stolen art.

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