"Stolen British Painting Returned to Owner's Son After 54 Years"

A stolen 18th century British painting, "The Schoolmistress" by John Opie, has been returned to the family that originally owned it after being stolen by New Jersey mobsters in 1969. The painting, purchased during the Great Depression, was recovered by the FBI in Utah and returned to Dr. Francis Wood, the son of the original owner. The painting, with a tumultuous history involving organized crime, is now being cleaned and appraised, and is in relatively good condition despite its long journey.