Former university museum director drops lawsuit seeking to block sale of works to fund dormitory repairs

Brauer, facing a difficult legal situation and potential sanctions, decided to withdraw his lawsuit against Valparaiso University regarding the sale of valuable artworks from the museum.

The university intends to sell significant artworks valued at $10m to $15m to fund improvements for freshmen dormitories, citing the need for amenities that attract students.

Brauer reflected on his struggle, stating the ordeal was deeply distressing for a 97-year-old, highlighting the challenges of fighting a large institution over the museum he founded.

His legal fight garnered support from industry groups, emphasizing the broader implications and concerns about museum ethics and the deaccessioning of valuable collections.

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