Hildebrand Gurlitt

Hildebrand Gurlitt was a German art dealer known for his controversial role during and after World War II. He collected and sold artworks that had been looted by the Nazis. After his death in 1956, a trove of nearly 1,500 pieces of art was discovered in his Munich apartment, sparking a significant international debate over art restitution and ownership. The collection included works by renowned artists, and the subsequent investigations raised questions about the ethical implications of art collection, Nazi theft, and the rightful heirs of the original art owners.