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Christie’s is auctioning 700 jewels that belonged to Heidi Horten, an Austrian billionaire. Only, behind these jewels hide the dark years of Nazism. As a result, some associations denounce this sale.
A historic but controversial auction. 700 extraordinary jewels are sold at Christie’s. They are the most valuable and expensive collection not belonging to a royal family. This collection was the property of Heidi Horten, an Austrian billionaire, now deceased. Only, behind her sparkling jewels hide the dark years of Nazism.
The anger of associations
These jewels were purchased thanks to the fortune of Madame Horten’s husband, who enriched himself at the expense of the Jews. Under Nazi Germany, entrepreneurs bought out Jewish-owned companies at very low prices. This system has benefited Mr. Horten. This reality does not preclude Christie’s to make his sale. This shocks the associations working on the spoliation of Jews. The society Christie’s explains, Tuesday, May 2, that it will donate part of its profits to associations working on the Holocaust.
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