Argentine couple to return Nazi-looted painting to rightful owner
Summary
A painting stolen by the Nazis during World War II has been found in Argentina and must be returned to its legal owner, the heir of the Jewish art dealer who lost it. The painting was discovered in a house linked to the daughter of a Nazi official, and the couple agreed to return it in exchange for avoiding prosecution.Key Facts
- The painting is called "Portrait of a Lady" and was stolen over 80 years ago by the Nazis.
- It belonged to Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, who lost many artworks after the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands in 1940.
- The artwork was found in a house near Buenos Aires that belonged to Patricia Kadgien, daughter of a Nazi fugitive.
- Patricia Kadgien and her husband were charged with hiding the painting but were allowed to avoid prosecution by returning the painting.
- The painting will be temporarily shown at the Holocaust Museum in Buenos Aires to raise awareness.
- Kadgien and her husband must also donate about $3,185 to local hospitals as part of the agreement.
- Experts are unsure who exactly painted the artwork, attributing it to different Italian artists from the late baroque period.
- The painting was first spotted in photos of a property sale posted online in August 2025.
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