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Paul Cassirer: Berlin Exhibition Marks 100th Death Anniversary of Influential Art Dealer

exhibition · 2026-06-08

The Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin has launched an exhibition titled 'Cassirer und der Durchbruch des Impressionismus' in honor of Paul Cassirer, a groundbreaking art dealer, marking the centenary of his death. This exhibition will be available until 2026. In 1898, Cassirer co-established 'Bruno & Paul Cassirer, Kunst- und Verlagsanstalt' but separated from Bruno in 1901 to concentrate on art transactions. He championed artists such as Max Liebermann, Vincent van Gogh, and Edgar Degas. Nationalgalerie's director, Hugo von Tschudi, acquired notable pieces through Cassirer, including Degas's 'The Orchestra Musicians' (1872) and Manet's 'The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil' (1874). Cassirer's life ended tragically in 1926 following his wife's divorce filing. Additionally, the article highlights a record auction for a Lubin Baugin still life.

Key facts

  • Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin holds exhibition 'Cassirer und der Durchbruch des Impressionismus' for Paul Cassirer's 100th death anniversary.
  • Paul Cassirer co-founded 'Bruno & Paul Cassirer, Kunst- und Verlagsanstalt' in 1898 at age 27.
  • Cassirer promoted artists including Liebermann, van Gogh, Corinth, Degas, Manet, Munch, Cézanne, Renoir, Münter, Kollwitz, Barlach, Slevogt, Kirchner, Beckmann, Kokoschka.
  • Hugo von Tschudi acquired controversial works for Nationalgalerie despite Kaiser Wilhelm II's opposition.
  • Missing loans: Manet's 'Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe' and Monet's 'Impression, soleil levant'.
  • Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' acquired by Tschudi via Cassirer now in Neue Pinakothek Munich.
  • Cassirer died by suicide in 1926 after wife Tilla Durieux filed for divorce.
  • Lubin Baugin's 'Stillleben mit Financiers' sold for €440,000 at Vichy Enchères on August 16, 2025.
  • Peter Halley's 'Dada Ji' (2005) estimated at €140,000 for PIN-Benefizauktion on November 15.
  • Hasselblad HK 7 camera from 1941 sold for €32,000 at Breker auction on September 13.

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  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Tiergartenviertel
  • Munich
  • Paris
  • France
  • New York
  • United States
  • Göteborg
  • Sweden
  • Cologne
  • Frankfurt
  • Dresden
  • Amsterdam
  • Netherlands
  • London
  • UK
  • Vienna
  • Austria
  • Stettin
  • Prussia
  • Szczecin
  • Poland
  • Museum Island

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