Until 2016, the Galerie Fischer, Lucerne, was one of the leading auction houses in Europe. Today, it is active in the field of private deals, art consulting, appraisal and inventory. The Galerie Fischer was founded in 1907 by Theodor Fischer (1878-1957). The more than 100-year history of the company is documented in the archives of the Galerie Fischer. The archive includes in particular auction catalogues, auction agreements, invoices and settlements, correspondence with consignors and bidders / buyers, inventories, descriptions of objects, appraisals, illustrations, commission and account books, etc.