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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
19 hours ago

Former Swiss president to head new Nazi loot panel

After more than 25 years of debate and delay, we have moved beyond words and into action. This commission is not just a technical body; it is a commitment to historical integrity and a long-awaited bridge to justice for those whose heritage was stolen.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gustav Klimt portrait sells for $236.4m, making it the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction

Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer sold for $236.4m at Sotheby's, becoming the most expensive modern artwork ever auctioned and the second-highest auction price overall.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago

French film brings the drama behind a Nazi-looted Schiele painting to life

An auctioneer is like a plastic surgeon. You have to trust them," she says. "So I trust you." She entrusts her piece to André Masson (played by the actor Alex Lutz)-a character named for the French Surrealist painter-who explains to his new assistant: "The fantastic part of the job is turning up a real rarity. You're Indiana Jones. But 99% of the time is soliciting. Like a whore.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

The story of how a 1709 Stradivarius violin, looted during the Nazi era, resurfaced in Japan

A 1709 Stradivarius from the Mendelssohn family was looted during the Nazi era and recently surfaced in Japan under the name 'Stella'.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Nazi-looted art: Who owns this expressionist painting? DW 09/05/2025

A Paula Modersohn-Becker painting, 'A Young Girl', likely has Nazi-era provenance issues and is subject to restitution claims by heirs of a Jewish collector.
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fromNew York Post
8 months ago

'Monumental' NYC ruling on Nazi-looted art tied to inspiration for Joel Grey character in 'Cabaret'

The Art Institute of Chicago's legal battle over a Nazi-looted drawing highlights significant jurisdictional implications for stolen art recovery in New York.
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