Museums and the Holocaust

Author:   Norman Palmer
Publisher:   Institute of Art & Law
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9780953169658


Pages:   322
Publication Date:   September 2000
Format:   Hardback
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The years 1933-1945 witnessed the most convulsive shift in human population since the Great Plague. Millions were displaced by events in Europe alone. Families, communities and races were decimated and dispersed: through deportation, conscription, evacuation, slavery, flight and death. Accompanying this human displacement was a colossal deprivation of property, both private and institutional. So much emerges from the sufferings of Jewish people alone. The agents of the Holocaust liquidated bank accounts, jewellery, insurance policies, gold, furniture, businesses and land holdings, as well as people. They razed synagogues and sold sacred objects. By far the greater part of the revenue was destined for State or party funds, but much found its way into private pockets. This book examines the fate which befell some of the great artistic works taken during the Nazi era. It explores the ways in which such things are being regained or retained and the modern initiatives that are being taken to assist claimants. It has something to say about the role of lawyers. And it asks, what does all this tell us about our relationship to history, and is it too little too late?

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Author:   Norman Palmer
Publisher:   Institute of Art & Law
Imprint:   Institute of Art & Law
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.10cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9780953169658


ISBN 10:   0953169650
Pages:   322
Publication Date:   September 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Contents 1. Art and the Nazi Terror 2. The Modern Upsurge in Claims 3. The Museum Perspective 4. Anti-Seizure Statutes 5. The Futility of Litigation 6. Original but not Enduring Title 7. Restitution, Recoupment and Indemnity 8. Solutions other than Litigation 9. Post-War Restitution Laws 10. Current National Initiatives 11. A Special Jurisdiction: France 12. A Special Jurisdiction: Australia 13. Conclusion Appendices 1. Austrian Legislation 2. French Legislation 3. Schiele Litigation 4. City of Gotha Litigation 5. Gentili di Giuseppe Litigation 6. Council of Europe Resolution 7. Washington Conference Statement of Principles 8. AAMD Statement of Principles 9. AAM/ICOM Guidelines 10. NMDC Statement of Principles 11. Museum Association Statement of Principles 12. Spoliation Advisory Panel Terms of Reference 13. London Declaration 1943 14. Recording, Retrieval and Tracing Agencies 15. Culture, Media and Sport Committee Report

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Norman Palmer M.A., B.C.L. (Oxon.) is Professor of the Law of Art and Cultural Property (Emeritus) at University College London; Chairman of the Illicit Trade Advisory Panel, Chairman of the Treasure Valuation Committee, Member of the Spoliation Advisory Panel.

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