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Nazis' WWII Looted Painting Recovered in Argentina After 80 Years

Authorities in Argentina recovered an 18th-century painting looted by Nazis from a Jewish art dealer during WWII, which was found in a property listing in Mar del Plata. The painting, believed to have belonged to Dutch Jewish dealer Jacques Goudstikker, was seized from the daughter of Nazi financier Friedrich Kadgien, who is under house arrest. The investigation uncovered additional potentially looted artworks, and Goudstikker's heirs plan to reclaim the painting.

via The Guardian|

#argentina #friedrich-kadgien #nazi-looted-art

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Nazi-Looted 17th-Century Painting Discovered in Argentine Real Estate Listing

An Argentine couple, linked to a former Nazi official, is under house arrest as authorities search for a stolen Italian painting from WWII, believed to be hidden in their home, amid ongoing investigations into Nazi-looted art in South America.

via The Guardian|

#argentina-house-arrest #friedrich-kadgien #nazi-art-theft

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"Art World Adventurer Retrieves Stolen Van Gogh Painting"

Dutch art detective Arthur Brand, known as the "Indiana Jones of the Art World," has helped Dutch police recover a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting titled "The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring." The painting, which was stolen in 2020, has been returned to the Groninger Museum. Brand worked closely with the police on the recovery, but details about how the painting was found have not been disclosed. The artwork will undergo scientific examination before being displayed again. Brand has a track record of recovering stolen art, including a Roman statue and works by Salvador Dali and Picasso.

via CBS News|

#art-recovery #arthur-brand #dutch-police