Merzbacher family inheritance dispute over world-class art collection
A high-profile inheritance dispute has erupted within the respected Merzbacher family of Zurich, involving hundreds of millions of francs and a world-renowned art collection. The collection belongs to Werner Merzbacher, now 93, who arrived in Switzerland in 1939 on a Kindertransport. His parents were murdered in the Holocaust. Despite his tragic past, Merzbacher says he has always been lucky in life, and his collection celebrates color and joie de vivre. The collection is currently on display in the extension of the Kunsthaus Zurich.
Key facts
- Werner Merzbacher arrived in Switzerland in 1939 on a Kindertransport.
- His parents were murdered in the Holocaust.
- Merzbacher is now 93 years old.
- The inheritance dispute involves hundreds of millions of francs.
- The art collection is of world rank.
- The collection is currently exhibited in the extension of the Kunsthaus Zurich.
- Merzbacher describes his collection as celebrating colors and joie de vivre.
- The dispute is within the respected Merzbacher family of Zurich.
Entities
Artists
- Werner Merzbacher
Institutions
- Kunsthaus Zurich
Locations
- Zurich
- Switzerland