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Guelph Treasure

The Guelph Treasure is one of the most important collections of medieval German ecclesiastical art, named after the princely House of Guelph.

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A medieval Dome Reliquary dating back to the 13th century of the Guelph Treasure

US court rejects Jewish heirs' claim over Guelph Treasure

The heirs of Jewish art dealers claimed their ancestors sold the medieval artifacts to the Nazi government under duress.
CultureAugust 30, 2022
Deutschland Kunstwerk aus dem Welfenschatz

Nazi-looted art claim sets new test for Germany

Descendants of Jewish art dealers calling for the return of the Guelph Treasure go to court in the US.
CultureApril 19, 2017
Portions of the Guelph Treasure at the Bode-Museum in Berlin, Copyright: Stephanie Pilick/dpa

Guelph Treasure

The heirs to the Guelph Treasure want the art back - and recognition from Germany, say their lawyers.
March 3, 2015
Guelph Treasure at the Kunstgewerbemuseum in Berlin, Copyright: Alina Novopashina dpa/lbn

Nazi restitution case

The disputed medieval Guelph Treasure must remain in Germany, says DW's Sarah Hofmann.
CultureFebruary 25, 2015
Portion of the Guelph Treasure at the Kunstgewerbemuseum in Berlin, Copyright: "picture-alliance/dpa

Restitution lawsuit

The Guelph Treasure's current owner explains why the latest lawsuit takes Germany by surprise.
February 25, 2015
Guelph treasures at Berlin's Museum of Decorative Arts. Copyright: Alina Novopashina/dpa

Guelph treasure contested

The heirs of Nazi-era Jewish art dealers have filed a lawsuit in the US claiming the valuable medieval Guelph treasures
February 24, 2015

Treasure to stay in Germany

A German panel has said a medieval treasure trove at the center of a long-running ownership dispute should stay in Germany. Heirs of Jewish collectors seeking to recover the trove say the sale was made under Nazi duress.
March 21, 2014