Emil Georg Bührle

Emil Georg Bührle

art collector Switzerland

Emil Georg Bührle was a Swiss art collector and arms dealer, known for amassing a significant collection of European paintings, including works by renowned artists such as Van Gogh and Monet. His collection has been controversial due to concerns regarding the provenance of some artworks, many of which were previously owned by Jewish families who were persecuted during the Nazi regime. Bührle's legacy is now a focal point for discussions surrounding art restitution and the ethical responsibilities of museums and collectors in addressing historical injustices.

Born on Jan 01, 1890 (135 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
6,858
Power
555$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 2.00 0.08% +0% 8,654,622 6,858 $700,000 555$
Totals 1 8,654,622 6,858 $700,000 555$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Emil Georg Bührle was an industrialist who forced Irma Frei to work in his spinning mill during her time in a girls' home. 2

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Schaffhausen entschädigt Opfer fürsorgerischer Zwangsmassnahmen

Switzerland Switzerland: Emil Georg Bührle was a former arms manufacturer whose art collection has come under scrutiny for its origins. 3

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Die Stadt Zürich will bei der Sammlung Bührle einmal mehr Musterschülerin sein

Switzerland Switzerland: Emil Georg Bührle is described as a weapons producer and art collector whose collection is under scrutiny. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Kunsthaus Zürich sucht den Befreiungsschlag mit der Sammlung Bührle