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Dec 27, 13:09

Bayern Delays Restitution of Nazi-Looted Artworks

78-year-old Michael Hulton demands that the Bavarian government return three artworks—a Picasso bronze and two Klee paintings—stolen from his great-uncle Alfred Flechtheim during the Nazi era; Bayern refuses, citing insufficient proof of ownership, delaying restitution until a new arbitration court ...

Bayern Delays Restitution of Nazi-Looted Artworks

78-year-old Michael Hulton demands that the Bavarian government return three artworks—a Picasso bronze and two Klee paintings—stolen from his great-uncle Alfred Flechtheim during the Nazi era; Bayern refuses, citing insufficient proof of ownership, delaying restitution until a new arbitration court ...

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What are the immediate consequences of Bayern's refusal to restitute the Flechtheim artworks, and what does it reveal about existing mechanisms for restitution of Nazi-looted art?

I want the Bavarian government to admit its dishonesty towards me and the families of many other victims, and I want them to do so now." This statement by 78-year-old Michael Hulton, great-nephew of Alfred Flechtheim, summarizes the core issue: Bayern's refusal to restitute three artworks – a Picasso bronze and two Klee paintings – that belonged to Flechtheim before they were stolen during the Nazi era. The Bavarian government claims insufficient proof of ownership, despite internal recommendations for restitution.

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Dec 4, 07:09

Bayern Speeds Up Return of Nazi-Looted Art

Bayern's Minister of Arts, Markus Blume, announced plans to accelerate the return of Nazi-looted art, aiming to start arbitration proceedings by 2025, addressing criticism of the state's previous slow pace and aligning with a national reform.

Bayern Speeds Up Return of Nazi-Looted Art

Bayern's Minister of Arts, Markus Blume, announced plans to accelerate the return of Nazi-looted art, aiming to start arbitration proceedings by 2025, addressing criticism of the state's previous slow pace and aligning with a national reform.

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What specific legal or procedural changes in Bayern enabled the faster implementation of the arbitration process?

The new system allows a single party to initiate arbitration, unlike the previous process requiring agreement from both claimant and museum. This change directly addresses past delays, such as Bayern's years-long resistance to assessing the provenance of Picasso's "Madame Soler."

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