Old master painting looted by Nazis spotted in Argentinian property listing
15 days ago
- #World War II
- #Nazi-looted art
- #Art recovery
- A portrait looted by the Nazis from a Jewish art dealer in Amsterdam was found on an Argentine estate agent's website.
- The painting, 'Portrait of a Lady (Contessa Colleoni)' by Giuseppe Ghislandi, was part of Jacques Goudstikker's collection.
- Goudstikker's collection was forcibly sold to Nazi official Hermann Göring during WWII, with some works later recovered.
- The portrait was traced to Friedrich Kadgien, a Nazi aide, who fled to Argentina after the war.
- Art historians believe the painting is authentic, but confirmation requires physical examination.
- The Goudstikker family, led by Marei von Saher, continues efforts to recover looted artworks.