art collector
Simon Bauer.
French Jewish collector of impressionist art looted by Vichy Nazi Occupation authorities (1862-1947)
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About Simon Bauer
Simon Bauer (1862–1947) was a Jewish businessman in France and a collector of Impressionist art. His collection was stolen by the Vichy government in October 1943. While some works have been recovered, most are still missing. The Simon Bauer collection included 93 works from the Impressionist movement. Since the liberation of France, some of the canvases have reappeared at auctions or exhibitions in museums.
Everything about Simon Bauer →- Occupation
- art collector, businessperson
- Born
- July 11, 1862
- Died
- January 1, 1947