Overview

• On June 13, the Deutsches Historisches Museum ratified the agreement, triggering a settlement that ends a near century-long ownership dispute
• The deal creates the Stiftung Hohenzollernscher Kunstbesitz to oversee thousands of disputed art objects from Berlin and Brandenburg collections
• Under the agreement, the vast majority of the artworks will remain on public display in state museums and palaces
• A designated list of 19 works of outstanding importance will be clearly assigned to public ownership
• The Hohenzollern family will gain ownership of select items—including seven ornate tabatières and about 3,000 other pieces—and hold three seats on the foundation’s board