L’œuvre d’art entre propriété privée, spoliation d’une minorité et patrimoine national: l'affaire République d’Autriche c. Altmann

Translated title of the contribution: The work of art between private property, spoliation of a minority and national heritage: the case of Republic of Austria v. Altmann

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Abstract

Approximately six hundred thousand works of art were stolen from Jews
during the Second World War. The operation, systematically eliminated the identity of the Jewish community, suppressing the existence of family histories. It is through this historical prism that the place of protection of art in international law is analysed, specifically in response to the practice of spoliation during the Second World War. The article highlights the famous painting “Lady in Gold”, before the United States Supreme Court. Republic of Austria v. Altmann debated the place of art caught in the crossroads of international, law, national heritage and identities.

Environ six cent mille œuvres d’art sont volées aux Juifs durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. L’opération élimine systématiquement l’identité de la communauté juive et supprime des histoires familiales. C’est à travers ce prisme historique qu’est analysée la place de la protection accordée aux œuvres artistiques par le droit international, et la réponse de ce dernier aux pratiques de spoliation durant la guerre. L’article met en lumière les enjeux de la fameuse affaire de la « Femme en or » devant la Cour suprême des États-Unis. L’arrêt République d’Autriche c. Altmann débat de la place de l’art à la croisée du droit international, du patrimoine national et des identités.
Translated title of the contributionThe work of art between private property, spoliation of a minority and national heritage: the case of Republic of Austria v. Altmann
Original languageFrench
Pages (from-to)31-48
Number of pages18
JournalL’Observateur des Nations Unies
Volume54
Issue number2023-1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2023
Externally publishedYes

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