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Theodor Fischer

Swiss art dealer, key figure in auctioning looted art

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Provenance Pierre-Auguste Renoir (*1841 Limoges, +1919 Cagnes-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur) (Künstler/-in)Verbleib unbekanntRoger Dequoy (*1893) (Kunsthändler/-in), ParisGalerie Wildenstein (Galerie), ParisCarl Montag (*1880 Winterthur, +1956 Meudon) (Vermittler/-in), Pariso.D. – 1943, Theodor Fischer (*1878 Luzern, +1957) (Kunsthändler/-in), Paris/Luzern, Kauf1943, Fritz Nathan (*1895 München, +1972 Zürich) (Vermittler/-in)ab 1943, Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft | Kunsthaus Zürich (Museum), Zürich, Kauf (German)
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Fischer is the focal point in all looted art transactions in Switzerland, and recipient of the greatest number of looted paintings located to date. Conducted extensive business with Haberstock, Hofer, Wendland, Buenning and all Swiss art dealers. On Allied Proclaimed List. Has given up over thirty looted pictures to the Swiss authorities for return to rightful owners. (English)
Nazi looting in World War II
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Theodor Fischer (auctioneer)
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