2. Bericht auf Erlass des Reichministers und Chefs der Reichskanzlei RK 118 II A vom 19. August 1940 und auf Erlass des Herrn Reichsministers für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda BK 9900 -- 02/13.8.40/89 -- 1/6 vom 20. August 1940
Subtitle: Betr. Kunstwerke und geschichtlich bedeutsame Gegenstände, die seit 1500 ohne unseren Willen oder auf Grund zweifelhafter Rechtsgeschäfte in ausländischen Besitz gelangt sind
Contributors: Rorimer, James J. (James Joseph), 1905-1966, associated name; Germany. Reichsministerium für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda
Published: 1941
Language: ger
Number of pages: 319
Subjects: Art treasures in war; Art; Bibliography; National socialism and art; Sources
Other titles: Bericht auf Erlass des Reichministers und Chefs der Reichskanzlei; Geraubte Kulturgüter; Kümmel Report
Description: Document known as the "Kümmel Report" written by Otto Kummel, general director of museums for the German government in the Third Reich, which outlines lists of art works in European museums and in private ownership that the Nazis determined to have been "stolen" from Germany since 1500. The entries identify the name of the artist, name of the work and location of item and prices realized at auction. The report is divided into 3 parts which identifies 1. Works and collections where their location is known. 2. Works and collections whose whereabouts are unknown and 3. A list of confiscated works and collections as a result of the war in the possession of German nationals. Items listed include paintings, prints, sculptures, antiquities, coins, furniture, textiles and other precious and decorative objects. This report was used as a blueprint and rationale to target artworks across Europe for confiscation by the Nazis.
Notes: Mimeographed typescript.

Three parts in one volume.

"Teil I-III. Abgeschlossen 31. Dezember 1940".

Introduction (p. XVI) signed: "Berlin 20. Januar 1941. Kümmel, Generaldirektor der Staatlichen Museen".

Includes indexes.

LC copy: Abdruck no. 1, XIX+319 Seiten. Signed binding: Hans Glökler, Berlin, Staatl. Kunstbibliothek.

Digital reproduction of full text of this copy (PDF) is available from the Metropolitan Museum of Art website http://libmma.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p16028coll4/id/828

LC copy has inscription on front fly-leaf: "Found by Erich Albrecht, C.C. May 8, 1945, Obersalzberg" and additional note: "Delivered to Captain James J. Rorimer, Chief of the Monuments, Fine Arts & Archives Section, Hq. [3rd]. Army. Held at the request of Mr. John Walker of the State Department for official use. Another copy in Munich Collecting Point came from Neuschwanstein".
Table of contents: title: I. Werke und Sammlungen deren Verbleib festgestellt ist; title: II. Werke und Sammlungen, deren Verbleib nicht festgestellt ist; title: III. Sequester. [Im Weltkriege und in Auswirkung des Weltkrieges von den Feinden beschlagnahmtes Kulturgut im Besitze deutscher Staatsangehöriger].