Painting looted by Nazis to be returned to collector's heir
Summary
A judge in Argentina ordered that a 17th-century Italian painting stolen by Nazis be returned to the heir of its original Jewish owner. The painting was found in the home of the daughter of a former Nazi official in Argentina, and she agreed to give it up to avoid trial.Key Facts
- The painting, called "Portrait of a Lady," was taken by Nazis from Jewish art collector Jacques Goudstikker during World War II.
- The judge approved a deal where the Nazi official’s daughter gave up her claim to the painting.
- Goudstikker’s collection had about 1,100 paintings, many taken under pressure by Nazis.
- The painting was spotted in 2025 in an Argentinian house for sale.
- The Nazi official’s family fled Europe and settled in Argentina after the war.
- Experts confirmed the painting was part of Goudstikker’s collection and valued it at about $290,000.
- The family who had the painting agreed to return it and avoid criminal charges by paying fines and remaining under court supervision.
- Authorities are still investigating other artworks found in the home for signs they may also have been stolen during the war.
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