1970 Press Photo "Mucki-trial" over art scandal

Trial about scandal of art: On 2nd October 1970 the so-called "Mucki-trial" started at the Superior Court in Munich. The defendants are: Gilbert Maria Podmaniczky (56), a film regisseur immigrated from Hungaria; Egon Walter Bieler (65), a merchant; the carpet - dealer Axel Cramer von Clausbruch (42), the former actor and subsequent picture -- Dealter Geza Easterhazy (45). They are accused of having sold not very valuable picture - copies to upstarts in the Federal Republic of Germany at high prices and therefore to have made a great profit. The trial, which is supposed to become one of the most interseting on the subject of trade in works of art, will probably last until the middle of November. Photo shows (from left toright) defender Leopold Aubinger, Defendanty Egon Bieler, defender Dr. Alfred Seidel, defendant Gilbert Maria Podmaniozky, defeadant Axel Xramer Von Claursbrucgh and defender Franz Moser on the first day of the trial.

Photo measures 8.5 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 10-10-1970.



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