Jewish Museum Traces Nazi Looting of Art

The Earth Times reports that:

Nazi seizures of Jewish-owned art from 1933 onwards are described in detail at a special exhibition to open Friday in the Jewish Museum in Berlin. Organizers said Thursday that many of the confiscated paintings and other treasures had still not been recovered by the lawful heirs of the original owners.

Michael Blumenthal, director of the museum, charged that German art collectors, dealers and museums had all profited by being able to purchase art at reduced prices.

He praised modern Germany’s efforts to give back the art, but said he was disappointed there was no absolute right in law for heirs to reclaim the artworks.

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