A long lost painting looted decades ago in Nazi-occupied Europe has been recovered in Argentina, officials have said. The Portrait of a Lady, painted by Italian master Giuseppe Ghislandi, had been missing for 80 years before it was spotted last month on an estate agent's website, where a photo showed it hanging in a house that belonged to the daughter of a Nazi fugitive.
Patricia Kadgien's late father Friedrich had been a top adviser to Hermann Goring, Adolf Hitler's deputy, who plundered thousands of artworks from across Europe. Prosecutors explained that the artwork has now been returned by Ms. Kadgien's lawyer, who had initially not located the painting during a search of her property.
Ariel Bassano, an art expert involved in the case, confirmed that the painting is in good condition for its age and valued it at around $50,000. The painting is part of the collection of Amsterdam art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, much of which was forcibly sold by the Nazis after his death.
Prosecutors are investigating the involvement of Ms. Kadgien and her husband, who remain under house arrest after additional searches revealed further artworks that might be linked to war-time theft. Authorities are coordinating with international art recovery channels to ensure rightful ownership is established following this significant recovery.
Patricia Kadgien's late father Friedrich had been a top adviser to Hermann Goring, Adolf Hitler's deputy, who plundered thousands of artworks from across Europe. Prosecutors explained that the artwork has now been returned by Ms. Kadgien's lawyer, who had initially not located the painting during a search of her property.
Ariel Bassano, an art expert involved in the case, confirmed that the painting is in good condition for its age and valued it at around $50,000. The painting is part of the collection of Amsterdam art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, much of which was forcibly sold by the Nazis after his death.
Prosecutors are investigating the involvement of Ms. Kadgien and her husband, who remain under house arrest after additional searches revealed further artworks that might be linked to war-time theft. Authorities are coordinating with international art recovery channels to ensure rightful ownership is established following this significant recovery.
