Name: Versteigerungshaus Union Leo Spik; Kunstversteigerungshaus Union

Owner: Leo Spik (1894 – 1968)

Duration: 1919 Art dealership founded by Leo Spik, 1934 Takeover of the Union auction house, 1947 New premises on Kurfürstendamm, still active today.

Business address: Kurfürstendamm 201, Berlin (Charlottenburg); Tiergartenstraße 6, Berlin W 35 (Tiergarten); Rankestraße 5, Berlin W 50 (Mitte)

Traces in the files: Auctioned from 1933 onwards, initially on behalf of Jewish owners, later confiscatedBy confiscating assets, government officials initially deprived owners of the authority to dispose of their bank accounts, household furnishings, securities, etc., which were placed under state administration. More removal goods on behalf of the OFP(Senior Finance President) Until 1937, Landesfinanzämter (regional finance offices). OFPs were the highest regional authorities responsible for the Reich’s financial administration. From the end of 1941, they were tasked with planning and carrying out the theft of property from deported Jews. More. Specialised in art objects from 1941 onwards, with a focus on works of art, high-quality furnishings and antiques. Also auctioned outside his business premises (e.g. at Gerhard Harms).