A Slevogt triptych, restituted to the heirs of a Nazi-persecuted collector, is to be auctioned in Munich

Christiane Lange, the director of the Staatsgalerie, stated, "Persecution by the Nazis led to Eduard Fuchs's involuntary exile in Paris. There can be no doubt about his precarious circumstances at the time he felt forced to sell parts of his collection." This highlights the broader historical context of art restitution and the impact of persecution on individual circumstances.

The artwork 'Der verlorene Sohn' that will be auctioned was sold at a low price in 1938. Its history reflects the significant losses experienced by many Jewish collectors during the Nazi regime.

The Staatsgalerie Stuttgart emphasized that it was committed to a 'fair and just solution' regarding the painting, aligning its actions with the Washington Principles on Nazi-era restitutions.

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