Renoir Theft: Missing Painting Tied to Holocaust Claim
The theft of two Renoir paintings from a French museum has taken a new turn after the heirs of Jewish art dealer Jadwiga Zak revealed they had sought restitution of one missing work.
Tag: Art Restitution
Eastman Johnson Stolen Paintings Recovered After 48 Years
Two Eastman Johnson paintings stolen from New York galleries in 1978 have been recovered nearly 50 years later. Mary and Her Lamb and The Young Mother were identified in an estate collection through provenance research and the Eastman Johnson Catalogue Raisonné before being returned to their rightful owners.
Art Restitution Victory: MFA Houston Wins Legal Battle for a Masterpiece
The legal complexities of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, triumph in retaining a Nazi-seized Bellotto painting reveal the historical and ethical implications of art restitution.