The Vanished Collection

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By Pauline Baer de Perignon

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The Vanished Collection by Pauline Baer de Perignon dives into a captivating journey as the author embarks on a quest to uncover the mystery behind her great-grandfather's missing art collection. Through meticulous research and intriguing discoveries, she navigates the historical landscape of Nazi-occupied Paris, revealing hidden family stories and the intricate world of art restitution. This biography and memoir combine personal history with a broader exploration of cultural heritage and justice.
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If you have a fascination with art history, mysteries, and family legacies, this biography creatively uncovers the story of a lost art collection and its impact on the author's family. It seamlessly blends personal discovery with a detective-like investigation into what happened to these missing masterpieces, making it a compelling and enriching read.

First published in French as La collection disparue, copyright Ã âEditions Stock, 2020.

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Engrossing ... The book reads like a detective story. - The Washington Post

It all started with a list of paintings. There, scribbled by a cousin she hadn't seen for years, were the names of the masters whose works once belonged to her great-grandfather, Jules Strauss: Renoir, Monet, Degas, Tiepolo, and more.

Pauline Baer de Perignon knew little to nothing about Strauss, or about his vanished, precious art collection. But the list drove her on a frenzied trail of research in the archives of the Louvre and the Dresden museums, through Gestapo records, and to consult with Nobel laureate Patrick Modiano.

What happened in 1942? And what became of the collection after Nazis seized her great-grandparents' elegant Parisian apartment?

The quest takes Pauline Baer de Perignon from the Occupation of France to the present day as she breaks the silence around the wrenching experiences her family never fully transmitted, and asks what art itself is capable of conveying over time.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Vanished Collection by Pauline Baer de Perignon has received positive reviews, praising her gift for storytelling and the book's compelling, layered narrative. Critics describe it as an intriguing detective story that mixes personal and historical themes, drawing readers into a journey to recover lost art and reconnect with family history. It's noted for its engaging writing style and the depth it brings to the broader context of art restitution and Holocaust history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781939931986

Publisher: New Vessel Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 January 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: New Vessel Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Translated by Natasha Lehrer
Cover design or artwork by Pierre Le-Tan
Translated by Natasha Lehrer

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 290

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir European History History & Archaeology History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Pauline Baer de Perignon

About the Author

Pauline Baer de Perignon has co-authored film scripts and directed writing workshops in Paris where she lives. The Vanished Collection is her first book. Natasha Lehrer has translated books by Georges Bataille, Robert Desnos, Victor Segalen, Chantal Thomas and the Dalai Lama. Her co-translation of Nathalie Léger's Suite for Barbara Loden won the 2017 Scott Moncrieff Prize. Pierre Le-Tan (cover design) was an internationally renowned French artist whose whimsical and stylish works were featured on the covers of The New Yorker and in many magazines including Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. He died in 2019.