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Kunstmuseum Basel settles on Pissarro painting with Jewish collector's heirs

The Kunstmuseum Basel settled with Richard Semmel's heirs for a Pissarro painting sold under duress after fleeing Nazi Germany.

Their Pissarro Is Staying in Germany, but Their Story Is Getting Out

The discovery of the Pissarro painting led to uncovering a family's tragic history during the Holocaust and an agreement for reparation through storytelling.

Kunstmuseum Basel settles on Pissarro painting with Jewish collector's heirs

The Kunstmuseum Basel settled with Richard Semmel's heirs for a Pissarro painting sold under duress after fleeing Nazi Germany.

Their Pissarro Is Staying in Germany, but Their Story Is Getting Out

The discovery of the Pissarro painting led to uncovering a family's tragic history during the Holocaust and an agreement for reparation through storytelling.
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Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait That Was Sold to Flee the Nazis

A Pennsylvania museum is returning a valuable 16th-century portrait to the heirs of a Jewish couple who fled the Nazis, following a restitution settlement.

Nazi-looted Monet returned to heirs after the FBI traces it to New Orleans

A Monet pastel looted by the Gestapo is being returned to the descendants of its original Jewish owners after extensive investigative efforts.

Dahomey review Mati Diop's exquisite tale of repatriation

Mati Diop's documentary explores the return of looted Beninese treasures, emphasizing cultural significance and debate on restitution.
The film highlights both the ceremonial return and the ongoing conversation about cultural heritage and reparation.

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

The triptych by Max Slevogt, restituted to Eduard Fuchs's heirs, will be auctioned with proceeds acknowledging historical injustices against Jewish collectors.

Pennsylvania museum to sell painting in settlement with heirs of Jewish family that fled the Nazis

The Allentown Art Museum will sell a historical portrait to settle restitution claims by the heirs of a Jewish family persecuted during the Nazi regime.

Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait That Was Sold to Flee the Nazis

A Pennsylvania museum is returning a valuable 16th-century portrait to the heirs of a Jewish couple who fled the Nazis, following a restitution settlement.

Nazi-looted Monet returned to heirs after the FBI traces it to New Orleans

A Monet pastel looted by the Gestapo is being returned to the descendants of its original Jewish owners after extensive investigative efforts.

Dahomey review Mati Diop's exquisite tale of repatriation

Mati Diop's documentary explores the return of looted Beninese treasures, emphasizing cultural significance and debate on restitution.
The film highlights both the ceremonial return and the ongoing conversation about cultural heritage and reparation.

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

The triptych by Max Slevogt, restituted to Eduard Fuchs's heirs, will be auctioned with proceeds acknowledging historical injustices against Jewish collectors.

Pennsylvania museum to sell painting in settlement with heirs of Jewish family that fled the Nazis

The Allentown Art Museum will sell a historical portrait to settle restitution claims by the heirs of a Jewish family persecuted during the Nazi regime.
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#nazi-looted-art

FBI returns Monet painting stolen by Nazis to family of the Jewish owners

A looted Monet pastel has been returned to the descendants of its original Jewish owners, marking a significant act of justice.
The return symbolizes not just recovery of art, but restoration of family heritage and history.

Nazi-looted art panel rejects claim from Grosz's heirs

The heirs of George Grosz were denied claims for two paintings, as the panel found no evidence linking their loss to Nazi persecution.

FBI returns Monet painting stolen by Nazis to family of the Jewish owners

A looted Monet pastel has been returned to the descendants of its original Jewish owners, marking a significant act of justice.
The return symbolizes not just recovery of art, but restoration of family heritage and history.

Nazi-looted art panel rejects claim from Grosz's heirs

The heirs of George Grosz were denied claims for two paintings, as the panel found no evidence linking their loss to Nazi persecution.
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For Sale: A Painting the Monuments Men Rescued From the Nazis

The Monuments Men played a crucial role in recovering looted art from the Nazis, illustrated by a historic photograph coming to auction.
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The Netherlands Returns Hundreds of Cultural Artifacts to Indonesia

The Netherlands is returning looted artifacts to Indonesia, marking a significant step in addressing colonial legacies and restitution efforts.

Dahomey,' Documentary About Looted Artwork, Wins Top Prize at Berlin Film Festival

Dahomey, a documentary by Mati Diop, won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for its exploration of colonialism's legacy.
The film highlights the return of 26 looted artworks to Benin, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing the impact of colonial powers.

The Netherlands Returns Hundreds of Cultural Artifacts to Indonesia

The Netherlands is returning looted artifacts to Indonesia, marking a significant step in addressing colonial legacies and restitution efforts.

Dahomey,' Documentary About Looted Artwork, Wins Top Prize at Berlin Film Festival

Dahomey, a documentary by Mati Diop, won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for its exploration of colonialism's legacy.
The film highlights the return of 26 looted artworks to Benin, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing the impact of colonial powers.
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New California law could reverse outcome in dispute over Nazi-looted Pissarro

California introduces a law to override a Ninth Circuit decision allowing a Spanish museum to keep a Nazi-looted painting.
Governor Newsom's law aims to ensure California law prevails in Holocaust-related art theft cases.

Holocaust-restitution firm Mondex settles legal feud with heir over fees for $24m Chagall painting

Mondex Corporation settles a lawsuit over fees related to the restitution of a $24m Chagall painting looted during the Holocaust.

Holocaust-restitution firm Mondex settles legal feud with heir over fees for $24m Chagall painting

Mondex successfully negotiated restitution for a Chagall painting looted during the Holocaust, emphasizing its role in art repatriation efforts.

New California law could reverse outcome in dispute over Nazi-looted Pissarro

California introduces a law to override a Ninth Circuit decision allowing a Spanish museum to keep a Nazi-looted painting.
Governor Newsom's law aims to ensure California law prevails in Holocaust-related art theft cases.

Holocaust-restitution firm Mondex settles legal feud with heir over fees for $24m Chagall painting

Mondex Corporation settles a lawsuit over fees related to the restitution of a $24m Chagall painting looted during the Holocaust.

Holocaust-restitution firm Mondex settles legal feud with heir over fees for $24m Chagall painting

Mondex successfully negotiated restitution for a Chagall painting looted during the Holocaust, emphasizing its role in art repatriation efforts.
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Nazi-era claims for two Van Goghs in Switzerland?

Bührle's art collection is under scrutiny due to unclear ownership of a Van Gogh painting linked to Nazi-era property seizures.

Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait Sold as Owner Fled the Nazis

The Allentown Art Museum is returning a 16th-century portrait due to a settlement with the heirs of a Jewish couple fleeing the Nazis.

Mati Diop's documentary Dahomey wins top prize at Berlin film festival

Mati Diop's documentary Dahomey won top prize at Berlin film festival.
Diop emphasized the importance of restitution and moving forward with the past.

Rubens sketch illegally sold in aftermath of Second World War returned to museum in Germany

A rare Rubens work, Saint Gregory of Nazianzius, illegally sold post-WWII, is restituted to Friedenstein Foundation in Gotha, Germany, enriching its art collection.
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